“This only further reinforced our theory of narco-terrorism because before the blast happened, we have received information that some narco-personalities in Central Mindanao are funding or financing this bombing operation,” said Dela Rosa.

Earlier, Dela Rosa said some drug lords made an alliance with local terrorist groups in Central Mindanao to carry out bombings aimed at diverting the governmentÂ’s attention away from the ongoing anti-drugs war.

“In short, they (narco-personalities) are the mastermind, they are the ones funding the terror attack,” said dela Rosa.