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Blast rocks Philippine congress Blast rocks Philippine congress
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A powerful explosion has hit part of the Philippine House of Representatives injuring several people, according to local media. A powerful explosion has hit part of the Philippine House of Representatives injuring several people including two members of congress, local media says.
The blast occurred just after 2000 local time (1200 GMT) in the south wing of the chamber, radio reported.The blast occurred just after 2000 local time (1200 GMT) in the south wing of the chamber, radio reported.
A session of Congress had just ended at the sprawling complex north of the capital, Manila. Witnesses said the ground shook and parts of the ceiling collapsed and chunks of the facade were dislodged.
There were no immediate details on the cause of the explosion. A session of Congress had just ended at the complex north of Manila. The cause was not immediately clear.
House Speaker Jose de Venecia was quoted as saying that a bomb had exploded.
One witness said the blast appeared to come from a car parked outside the building.
Police have sealed off the area in Quezon City.