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Quezon City Hall declared safe after bomb threat security sweep
Authorities cleared the Quezon City Hall compound of explosives Thursday night following an alleged bomb threat received via the city government's social media channels. The incident prompted an immediate security response and facility evacuation.
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The Quezon City government received the threat through a message posted on its official Facebook page late Thursday evening. Security personnel and explosive detection units were deployed to the city hall compound to conduct a thorough sweep of the premises.
After completing their security operations, authorities confirmed that no explosive devices were found at the facility. The all-clear was issued following the comprehensive inspection of the government building.
The incident highlighted security protocols in place to protect critical government infrastructure and personnel. City officials did not immediately release details about the origin of the threat or the identity of the individual who sent the message.
The Quezon City government has not announced additional security measures in response to the threat at this time. Authorities continue to investigate the matter to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.