2000 Ozamiz ferry bombing

Terrorist incident in the Philippines February 25, 2000 Ozamiz Ferry Bombing Panguil Bay, Philippines Super 5; M/V Our Lady of Mediatrix February 25, 2000 UTC+8 Bombing 44 100 Flag of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.svg Rogue members of the Moro Islamic Liberation FrontChronology of key events in Philippine talks with Muslim rebels https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/chronology-key-events-philippine-talks-muslim-rebels ReliefWeb April 2000 - Estrada ordered an all-out offensive against MILF after rogue members of the rebel group were blamed for the bombing of a ferry on Mindanao island, killing dozens. 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.https://www.rappler.com/philippines/35493-mindanao-bombs-300-killed-12-years/ Mindanao bombs: over 300 killed in 12 yrs Rappler 2018-07-19 enhttps://www.irishtimes.com/news/44-die-in-philippines-bus-bombs-1.249414 44 die in Philippines bus bombs 26 February 2000 Irish Times 4 August 2018 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. The bomb exploded as the ferry was about 20 yards from the pier at Ozamiz.https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-feb-26-mn-2811-story.html Bomb Aboard Bus Kills 26 in Philippines Los Angeles Times 2018-07-19 en 2012-10-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20121023034011/http://articles.latimes.com/2000/feb/26/news/mn-2811 live Reactions The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) were among those blamed for the attack.https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2000/02/27/95074/barge-blast-death-toll-rises-44 Barge blast death toll rises to 44 Philstar.com philstar.com 2018-07-19 The Armed Forces Chief Angelo Reyes also blamed extortionists.2024-01-19 Bomb blasts on ferry kill at least 32 https://www.deseret.com/2000/2/25/19492777/bomb-blasts-on-ferry-kill-at-least-32/ 2024-06-18 Deseret News en The bombs were allegedly time bombs. The alleged perpetrators were Allan Saumay and Amanodin Dimalna, who were arrested.Cruz Lino De La Victims of Ozamis ship blast still cry for justice https://www.philstar.com/nation/2003/02/27/196938/victims-ozamis-ship-blast-still-cry-justice 2024-06-18 Philstar.com 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.Estrada Joseph True to form, the MILF took advantage of the 1997 ceasefire to commit at least 227 violations. These include the kidnapping of Father Luciano Benedetti in September 1998; the occupying and setting on fire of the municipal hall of Talayan, Maguindanao; the takeover of the Kauswagan Municipal Hall; the bombing of the Lady of Mediatrix boat at Ozamiz City; and the takeover of the Narciso Ramos Highway. Joseph Estrada Third State of the Nation Address Batasang Pambansa Complex, Quezon City July 24, 2000 Third State of the Nation Addresshttp://newsinfo.inquirer.net/668386/estrada-stands-by-all-out-war-strategy-vs-milf Estrada Stands by All-Out War Strategy vs MILF Nathaniel Melican 27 January 2015 Inquirer.Net 4 August 2018 References Category:Moro conflict Ferry bombing 2000 Ozamiz ferry bombing Ozamiz ferry bombing Category:Terrorist incidents involving incendiary devices Category:Ship bombings Category:Maritime incidents in the Philippines Ozamiz ferry bombing Category:Bus bombings in Asia Category:20th-century mass murders in the Philippines Ozamiz ferry bombing Category:Improvised explosive device bombings in the Philippines Category:Bus incidents in the Philippines Ozamiz ferry bombing Ozamiz ferry bombing Ozamiz ferry bombing