Boy dies, 2 others injured as UXO explodes in North Cotabato

A 10-year-old boy was killed and two other children were injured after an unexploded ordnance (UXO) detonated in North Cotabato, Philippines. The incident occurred when the children struck the device against a rock while playing in a creek.
Why it matters
Highlights the ongoing danger posed by unexploded military ordnance in conflict-affected regions, posing a persistent threat to civilian safety.
Boy dies, 2 others injured as UXO explodes in North Cotabato
The article provides a straightforward, factual report of a tragic event without editorializing or political framing.
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