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Bomb threat disrupts classes at three Bohol universities on Teachers' Day
An anonymous online threat targeting three higher education institutions in Bohol forced security lockdowns and class suspensions Monday. The threat was made public as the province observed World Teachers' Day.
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TAGBILARAN CITY — Three universities in Bohol were placed on high alert Monday following an anonymous bomb threat circulated on social media, disrupting academic activities on World Teachers' Day.
The threat specifically named Bohol Island State University (BISU), Holy Name University (HNU), and University of Bohol (UB). In response to the alert, BISU suspended classes while authorities conducted thorough security inspections across the affected institutions.
Tagbilaran City Mayor Jane Yap and local law enforcement responded swiftly to the threat, implementing security protocols to ensure the safety of students, faculty, and staff. No explosive devices were reported to have been discovered during the inspections.
The incident marked an unusual disruption to the province's observance of World Teachers' Day, which celebrates the contributions of educators. Authorities have launched an investigation into the source of the threat and urged the public to report any suspicious information.