2000 Ozamiz ferry bombing
Terrorist incident in the Philippines
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The 2000 Ozamiz ferry Bombing is one of the Philippines' bloodiest bombing incidents. At least 44 people were killed, and more than 100 were wounded.[1][3]
| February 25, 2000 Ozamiz Ferry Bombing | |
|---|---|
| Location | Panguil Bay, Philippines |
| Date | February 25, 2000 (UTC+8) |
| Target | Super 5; M/V Our Lady of Mediatrix |
Attack type | Bombing |
| Deaths | 44 |
| Injured | 100[1] |
| Perpetrators |  Rogue members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front[2] |
Incident
On February 25, 2000, large incendiary bombs exploded on three buses of Super Five Transport aboard the M/V Our Lady of Mediatrix ferry as it crossed Panguil Bay from Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte to Ozamiz City. The explosions created a fire which engulfed the bus, spreading to four vehicles behind it. 44 people died and 100 people were injured.[1][3] The bomb exploded as the ferry was about 20 yards from the pier at Ozamiz.[4]
Reactions
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) were among those blamed for the attack.[5] The Armed Forces Chief Angelo Reyes also blamed extortionists.[5][6] The bombs were allegedly time bombs.[6] The alleged perpetrators were Allan Saumay and Amanodin Dimalna, who were arrested.[7] This action, among other incidents such as a MILF raid in Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte on March 21, 2000, prompted President Joseph Estrada to declare "all-out war" against MILF.[8][9][2]