Philippines: Explosion in President Duterte's home city during his presence, death toll rises to 12

According to AP, death toll has risen to 12. 

Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte confirms the death of five men and five women.

Presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella, described the blast as an "unspecified explosion". "There is nothing definite about it but it has resulted in the death of 10 persons, at least 10 persons, and injury of about 60." 

The blast took place outside the high-end Marco Polo hotel in Davao. At least 30 people have been taken to hospital.

President Rodrigo Duterte is safe at a police station after the blast.

According to CNN Philippines, Vice Mayor Duterte said they are yet to confirm the cause of explosion. He also added that Davao City is not on lockdown.

"Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte was in his home city Davao when the blast took place," confirms son Paolo Duterte, who is also the Vice Mayor of the city.