Two people were killed and two others injured after an explosion occurred near the exit of the LCC Furniture Store at LCC Mall in Masbate City on Saturday afternoon, November 14, 2026, according to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC).
At a glance
- What: Explosion near the exit of the LCC Furniture Store, LCC Mall
- When: Around 2:30 p.m., Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Where: Tara Street, Barangay Pating, Masbate City
- Casualties: Two dead and two injured, per the Philippine Red Cross
- Injured taken to: Masbate Provincial Hospital, by the CDRRMO
- Cause: Still being validated by authorities
- Red Cross hotline: 143
The PRC said the explosion was heard at approximately 2:30 p.m. at the LCC Mall on Tara Street, Barangay Pating — an area where tricycles queue to pick up passengers.
Injured Transported to Provincial Hospital
The two injured individuals were brought to the Masbate Provincial Hospital by the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), the Philippine Red Cross said.
The cause of the explosion is still being validated by authorities, the PRC said.
Red Cross Deploys Staff and Volunteers on Gordon's Directive
The PRC Masbate Chapter responded immediately following a directive from PRC Chairman and CEO Richard "Dick" Gordon, according to the Red Cross. The chapter deployed staff and volunteers to the scene, provided cadaver bags and placed blood units on standby.
Red Cross Urges Public Calm, Warns Against Misinformation
The Philippine Red Cross extended its sympathies to the families of the deceased and offered prayers for the swift recovery of the injured.
The PRC urged the public to remain calm, avoid the area, and rely only on official updates from authorities. It specifically warned against sharing unverified information circulating online or through other channels.
For emergencies, the Red Cross hotline is reachable at 143.
Photo credit: Philippine Red Cross