Another Loud Explosion occured at Southwing of Batasang Pambansa, Q.C. Phils.

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Blast rocks Batasan Complex early this evening at 8:15 pm Tuesday November 13, 2007 . It came from the ceiling of the South wing and was partly destroyed; Report said 1 died the driver of Rep. Wahab Akbar, 3 solons and several others hurt in the incident, including Rep. Luzviminda Ilagan and Basilan Rep. Wahab Akbar were rushed to Malvar Hospital along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City. Information came from the public information officer of Gabriela. As of this time Police can not determine the kind of device that exploded in the area. Teves and his two other staff sustained injuries to their faces, hands and feet were brought to the New Era General Hospital. After the explosion the gate of Batasan complex closed to the public and cordoned off the area. Firemen arrived at 8:20 pm. According to Rep. Joel Villanueva of the Citizen's Battle Against Corruption he heard the very loud explosion in the premises of the House of Representatives after the House session ended and he saw four casualties brought to the clinic. Witnesses saw a Toyota Lite Ace van and another one or two vehicles burning.