2000 Ozamiz ferry bombing
| February 25, 2000 Ozamiz Ferry Bombing | |
|---|---|
| Location | Panguil Bay, Philippines |
| Date | February 25, 2000 (UTC+8) |
| Target | Super 5; M/V Our Lady of Mediatrix |
Attack type | bombing |
| Deaths | 44 |
| Perpetrators | Moro Islamic Liberation Front |
The 2000 Ozamiz Ferry Bombing is one of the Philippines' bloodiest bombing incidents. At least 44 people were killed, while more than 100 ferry passengers were wounded.[1][2]
Incident[edit]
On February 25, 2000, Large incendiary bombs exploded on three buses of Super Five Transport aboard the M/V Our Lady of Mediatrix ferry as it crossed Panguil Bay from Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte to Ozamiz City. The explosions created a fire which engulfed the bus, spreading to four vehicles behind it. 44 people died while 100 people were injured.[1][2] The bomb exploded as the ferry was about 20 yards from the pier at Ozamiz.[3]
Reactions[edit]
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) were among those blamed for the attack.[4] The Armed Forces Chief Angelo Reyes also blamed Extortionists.[4][5] Regarding the investigation, the bombs were allegedly time bombs.[5] The alleged perpetrators were Allan Saumay and Amanodin Dimalna who were arrested.[6] This action among others[example needed] prompted President Joseph Estrada to declare "all-out war" against MILF.[7][8]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Mindanao bombs: over 300 killed in 12 yrs". Rappler. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
- ^ a b "44 die in Philippines bus bombs". Irish Times. 26 February 2000. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
- ^ "Bomb Aboard Bus Kills 26 in Philippines". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 2012-10-23. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
- ^ a b "Barge blast death toll rises to 44 | Philstar.com". philstar.com. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
- ^ a b "Bomb blasts on ferry kill at least 32". Deseret News. 2024-01-19. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ Cruz, Lino De La. "Victims of Ozamis ship blast still cry for justice". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ INQUIRER.net. "State of the Nation Address 2000: Joseph Ejercito Estrada | INQUIRER.net". sona.inquirer.net. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
- ^ Nathaniel Melican (27 January 2015). "Estrada Stands by All-Out War Strategy vs MILF". Inquirer.Net. Retrieved 4 August 2018.