6 Injured in Philippines Christmas Bombing
Military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Randolph Cabangbang said the Abu Sayyaf Islamic terrorist group may have been behind the attack in Jolo town. Jolo island is the stronghold of the Abu Sayyaf, which is notorious for high-profile kidnappings and beheadings.
Cabangbang said besides Abu Sayyaf, other possible suspects include individuals acting on a personal grudge.