Philippine President Calls In The Military After Deadly Market Blast

<p>At least&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-37262499" target="_blank">15 people</a>&nbsp;were killed and dozens more wounded after an explosion hit the Philippine city of Davao.</p><p>The blast struck a popular night market at around 10 p.m. Friday local time. It&#39;s&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/579984/news/nation/duterte-declares-state-of-lawless-violence-hikes-military-police-presence" target="_blank">not yet known</a>&nbsp;what caused the explosion, and no group has claimed responsibility so far.</p><p><b>SEE MORE: <a href="http://www.newsy.com/videos/in-the-philippines-dealing-with-drugs-could-be-a-death-sentence/">In The Philippines, Dealing With Drugs Could Be A Death Sentence</a></b></p><p>Davao is the hometown of Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, and he was visiting the city when the explosion happened. Duterte&nbsp;<a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/02/16/duterte-declares-state-of-lawlessness" target="_blank">told reporters</a>&nbsp;the blast was an act of terrorism and authorized the military to aid the police in securing the region.</p><p>A presidential spokesman named&nbsp;<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/02/asia/philippines-explosion-davao-city/" target="_blank">two prime suspects</a>: militant Islamist group Abu Sayyaf and disgruntled drug lords. Duterte has been violently&nbsp;<a href="http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/794598/kill-list-drugs-duterte" target="_blank">cracking down</a>&nbsp;on the country&#39;s drug trade since he was elected.</p><hr><b>Trending stories at <a href="http://www.newsy.com">Newsy.com</a></b><ul class="inline-related-links"><li><a href="http://www.newsy.com/videos/indian-workers-protest-wages-boycott-work/">Indian Workers Are Skipping Work Because They Think Their Wages Are BS</a></li><li><a href="http://www.newsy.com/videos/pope-francis-puts-care-for-the-planet-on-par-with-the-poor/">Pope Francis Puts Care For The Planet On Par With Care For The Poor</a></li><li><a href="http://www.newsy.com/videos/buckingham-palace-is-hiring-a-housekeeper/">The UK Will Pay You To Clean (And Live In) The Queen&#039;s Palace</a></li></ul>