Alleged bomb threat reported at NU-MOA in Pasay City

MANILA, Philippines — An alleged bomb threat was reported at National University–Mall of Asia (NU-MOA) in Pasay City, according to the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Thursday.

In a spot report, the NCRPO said it received the report at around 7:50 a.m. Thursday, while the alleged bomb threat was posted on NU-MOA’s Facebook page at around 11:26 p.m. Wednesday.

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The police noted that a personnel of the Safety Office of NU MOA received information through Facebook Messenger regarding an alleged bomb threat posted on NU MOA’s Facebook page. It was then relayed to a customer relations representative of MAAX Building in MOA who reported the alleged threat to the Police Sub-Station 10 on Wednesday morning. 

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Police officers then went to the university to verify the alleged threat.

“The Pasay EOD/K9 Unit, BFP [Bureau of Fire Protection] Pasay, and the Investigation Section of the Pasay City Police Station were immediately notified and coordinated for appropriate response and assessment. Likewise, investigators from the Investigation and Detective Management Section (IDMS) of this police station were also informed and immediately conducted the necessary investigation,” the NCRPO said.

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Meanwhile, the NU MOA announced that its morning classes on Thursday will be held through its remote learning modes instead of onsite while on-site classes and examinations “are expected to resume” starting 1 p.m. 

The university has not issued a statement regarding the alleged incident as of this posting time. /jpv