In Zamboanga City, 27 hurt as firecrackers set for disposal explode

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — At least 27 people, 11 of them civilians, were injured when the destruction of seized firecrackers here went awry on Monday. According to Brig. General Bowenn Joey Masauding, Zamboanga Peninsula regional police director, the Philippine National Police is investigating the incident to pinpoint lapses in procedures. He said personnel from the