2 IEDs explode at a boxing event in Leyte, Philippines, 27 injured

Hilongos, Leyte -- Two improvised explosive devices (IED) reportedly exploded at a boxing event in Hilongos, Leyte on Wednesday night, 28 Dec in a plaza.

The victims were treated at a local hospital according to Dennis Maliwanag of Inquirer on his Twitter post.

The authorities were still investigating the blast site.

Blast victims are being treated at a local hospital in Hilongos, Leyte. pic.twitter.com/3GiryXnhPg

— Dennis Maliwanag (@DMaliwanagINQ) December 28, 2016