Press: Two explosions hit southern Philippines

Two explosions hit Jolo's town in the southern Philippine province of Sulu Monday noon, a military report said, adding that blasts "resulted in numerous casualties," Report says, citing TASS.

In an initial report, the military said the explosion occurred around noon in front of a grocery store along a busy street in Jolo, the capital of Sulu province.

The  information added the blast "resulted in numerous casualties."

About one hour after the first blast, a second explosion rocked a church at 1:00 p.m. The police have also confirmed the "heavy explosions."

A police spokesman said they are checking the casualties and assessing the situation.