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Bomb threat at Calapan City Hall declared hoax after investigation
Authorities in Oriental Mindoro declared a bomb threat targeting Calapan City Hall Complex as a hoax Wednesday after conducting a thorough search of the government facility. The anonymous threat, posted online, prompted immediate evacuation and closure of nearby institutions.
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A bomb threat posted on social media forced authorities to evacuate Calapan City Hall Complex on Wednesday afternoon, triggering a precautionary lockdown of adjacent facilities. The threat, posted at 1:20 p.m. on the Calapan Barter/Buy and Sell Community Facebook page, claimed an explosive device had been placed within the complex.
Responding security personnel and law enforcement immediately implemented emergency protocols, clearing the government building and securing the surrounding area. A nearby educational campus was also shuttered as a precautionary measure while authorities conducted their investigation.
After a comprehensive search of the complex, investigators found no evidence of any explosive device. Officials subsequently declared the threat a hoax and attributed it to an anonymous social media user. The incident underscores growing concerns about false bomb threats being disseminated through online community pages.
The complex was reopened following the all-clear signal from authorities. No injuries were reported during the evacuation. Police have urged the public to report suspicious online activity and warned that making false bomb threats carries serious legal penalties.