Explosion

There was an explosion in one the Malls in Makati on Friday lunchtime killing 9 people. At this stage its a wide open field as to whether it was a dreadful accident or a deliberate act. What seems to be emerging in the press, is that if it was deliberate, far from being the work of a radical Muslim or Communist group - the groups that have been linked to similar acts in the past - they are pointing the fingera little nearer to home, either the military or the Palace- some commentators say the president has the most to gain from the tragedy, as it takes the heat away from the latest bribery scandals. After a weekend of debate over what sort of explosives where used - Monday has brought the revelation, that in fact no explosives have yet been identified and the blast came from a store room in the basement, where all manor of chemicals and an oil tank were stored. It may well be that this is eventually found to be caused by the prevailing poor attitude to basic health and safety - We will see - For now we don't feel any less secure as we have no indication this is anything other than an isolated event - lets hope that is the case. Try this link for a view from one of the Philippine Broadsheets http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view_article.php?article_id=95909 and watch this space :)