Gatchalian blasts ‘attempt to sow fear,’ orders tighter security measure

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate will tighten its security measures following the recovery of a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) just outside its premises on Monday morning. According to Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Alfred Corpus, personnel of a towing truck found a suspicious package 150 meters from the chamber’s gate around 8 a.m., or two hours before