Zamboanga City, Philippines - Eleven people, including three marines, were killed Tuesday in a series of bombings and attacks by suspected Islamic militants in the southern Philippines, military officials said. The marines were killed when the suspects behind the bombings ambushed them near the area where the first blast occurred in Basilan province's Isabela City, 900 kilometres south of Manila, marine commandant Major General Juancho Sabban said."The marines responded to the scene of the bombings, and they were ambushed by the armed men," he said. "I think this is to create havoc in the area."

Good thing Comelec has banned guns ...