San Fernando City, Pampanga (October 6, 2025) — Authorities in Pampanga are investigating a series of bomb threats that disrupted classes and prompted evacuations in several universities and colleges across the province on Monday.
According to the Pampanga Police Provincial Office (PPO), multiple academic institutions received online threats throughout the morning and early afternoon. Police and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) teams were immediately deployed to ensure the safety of students and staff. All campuses were later declared clear of any explosives.
In Bacolor, the Pampanga State University (PSU) campus was placed under lockdown around 10:43 a.m. after a Facebook post warned of an alleged explosion later in the day. The message was reported by school officials to local police, who conducted a thorough search with K9 units. No explosive materials were found.
A similar threat was reported shortly after at PSU’s Mexico campus, where police conducted standard security protocols and cleared the area following a full inspection.
At Pampanga Colleges in Macabebe, a property custodian alerted police to a bomb threat message received online just before 1 p.m. Officers quickly evacuated the premises and conducted a search, which also yielded negative results.
In Sta. Ana, Holy Cross College staff reported a threatening message claiming that a bomb had been planted on campus. Police and EOD personnel responded swiftly, cleared the site, and confirmed it safe.
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Another threat was received at Our Lady of Fatima University in the City of San Fernando around 2:20 p.m. The message, sent through social media, prompted immediate action by local authorities. EOD teams conducted a sweep of the area, which again turned up no explosives.
Police Provincial Director Col. Eugene Marcelo said investigators are working with the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group to trace the origins of the online threats and identify those responsible. He added that police visibility has been increased in schools and public areas across Pampanga to prevent further incidents.
“We will not allow fear to disrupt learning and public safety,” Marcelo said. “Those behind these malicious acts will face the full force of the law.”
Authorities reminded the public to avoid sharing unverified information online and to report any suspicious activity to official police hotlines or social media channels.
Under Philippine law, issuing false bomb threats is punishable under Article 154 of the Revised Penal Code and the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020, both carrying severe penalties for spreading fear or disrupting public order.
