50 WWII bombs recovered in US embassy

MANILA, Philippines - At least 50 World War II vintage bombs were recovered from the United States Embassy premises in Manila Friday afternoon, a radio report said. Radio dzBB's Teresa Tavares reported that the embassy called the Manila Police District Explosives and Ordnance Division at 2 p.m. after construction workers discovered the bombs. The crew, which was using a backhoe at the time, uncovered the bombs at a construction site in a part of the embassy, which was believed to be a former armory. Police evacuated embassy personnel while they retrieved the bombs. They said they plan to return Saturday to inspect the site further. - GMANews.TV