Bomb threats disrupted classes in five universities in Pampanga on Monday, October 6, 2025, the Pampanga Police Provincial Office (PPO) reported.
Messages warning of possible explosions were reported at Pampanga State University–Bacolor, Pampanga State University–Mexico, Pampanga Colleges–Macabebe, Holy Cross College–Sta. Ana, and Our Lady of Fatima University–City of San Fernando.
Colonel Eugene M. Marcelo, PPO director said police units, together with Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and K9 teams, conducted inspections in the affected schools.
Police said all campuses were immediately cleared and later declared safe.
Authorities said digital forensic work is underway to trace the origin of the threats.
Marcelo said they have heightened security protocols in schools and public areas across the province.
At the PSU Main Campus in Bacolor, a Facebook user identified as “Anonymous Participant” posted a message warning of an explosion between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
School authorities immediately directed the students and staff to leave the campus and coordinated with the local police.
The EOD and K9 team found no bombs during their search
Another bomb threat was reported at PSU Mexico around 11 a.m., which immediately prompted police to implement security protocols and later, declared the area clear.
In Macabebe, Pampanga Colleges property custodian Jimmy O. Ibay received a bomb threat online around 12:52 p.m. Police responded and secured the campus.
At Holy Cross College in Sta. Ana, an employee reported a message in a group chat warning of an imminent explosion.
The Sta. Ana police and EOD teams inspected the premises and found no explosives.
At OLFU San Fernando, safety officer Niño Persia received a message through Facebook Messenger threatening a bombing on the same day.
The city police and EOD personnel found no explosives after a search.
Marcelo said Pampanga PPO, in coordination with the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group and the Regional Intelligence Division, has launched an investigation to trace the sources of the online bomb threats.
Authorities reminded the public to stay calm, avoid sharing unverified information, and report suspicious messages or activities to official police hotlines.
Individuals found responsible for issuing bomb threats face charges under Article 154 of the Revised Penal Code and Republic Act No. 11479 or the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020, which impose severe penalties for acts intended to spread fear or disrupt public safety.
On Tuesday (October 7), another bomb threat alarmed school officials and students at the National University (NU) Clark.
Classes shifted to synchronous (online) sessions following the bomb scare.
"Following the reported bomb threat earlier today, the Philippine National Police, together with the NU Clark Crisis Management Committee (CMC) and SM Customer Relations Services (CRS), have completed a thorough inspection of the campus," the NU Office of the Executive Director stated. "We are pleased to inform everyone that the building has been declared safe and secure."