Bomb Explosion and Suspected Device Found in Philippine Capital Before Marcos Address
A homemade bomb detonated near the Philippine Justice Ministry early Monday, causing no casualties, followed by the discovery of a suspected unexploded device near the Senate. Both incidents occurred hours before President Ferdinand Marcos's annual State of the Nation address. National Police Chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. indicated a likely connection between the two events. Authorities are investigating the explosion's scale and have removed explosive materials from the Senate area for testing. Security measures were reportedly in place but the blast still occurred.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (46/100). Lens Score 55/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–47/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 27 Jul, 06:53 am. Other outlets followed.