A total of 18 people have been injured after a bomb attack in the Philippines.
The incident took place at a small restaurant in the Sultan Kudarat province in Mindanao.
According to reports, the restaurant owner had previously received a letter from unidentified people trying to extort money from them.
Another possible motive, according to investigators was that it was a retaliation attack by a militant group.

UN Security Council adopts resolution condemning Iran attacks on Gulf states
Oman works to contain fire at Salalah port after drones strike
Strike hits Beirut apartment block as Israel presses attacks
Six killed in Swiss bus blaze after person reportedly sets themselves on fire
Thailand's Phuket airport closes runway after Air India Express plane malfunctionÂ
Released UK files reveal concerns on Mandelson's appointment by Starmer
US says it destroyed mine-laying vessels as Trump warns Iran over strait
Britain working with allies to support shipping through Strait of Hormuz
