In a tragic incident during a Catholic Mass at the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi, Philippines, an explosion claimed three lives and left nine others injured.
The university, which experienced a prolonged conflict in 2017 between government forces and militants associated with the Islamic State, expressed deep sorrow over the "senseless and horrific" violence. Denouncing violence in an academic institution, MSU pledged solidarity with the affected Christian community.
The university heightened security measures on campus, and all academic activities have been temporarily halted.
