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Philippine school security threat response

Overview

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) initially intensified security measures in Metro Manila, including increased patrols and heightened bomb threat awareness in schools. This directive followed a threat at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) that caused class disruptions and a shift to remote learning.

Following a series of similar incidents, the Philippine National Police (PNP) ordered a comprehensive review of response protocols for school threats. These incidents, involving emailed and handwritten threats, affected several universities in Metro Manila, including Emilio Aguinaldo College and De La Salle University.

Security has also been increased in La Trinidad, Benguet, following online threats of a possible shooting at the San Jose School of La Trinidad. While investigators are looking into whether these threats are connected or part of a wider pattern, PNP Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. emphasized that all threats must be treated with urgency.

Entities

University of Santo Tomas · National Capital Region Police Office · Philippine National Police · Metro Manila · Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr.

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Philippine police review school security protocols following multiple threats

    The Philippine National Police is reviewing security protocols after a series of bomb and shooting threats targeted various schools and universities across Metro Manila, Laguna, and Benguet.

  2. [CRIME] 3 sources
    NCRPO intensifies security measures in Metro Manila

    The NCRPO is increasing security in Metro Manila by deploying bicycle patrols in cemeteries for Undas and intensifying bomb threat awareness in schools following a recent threat at UST.

Sources

astig.ph · balita.com · sports.tribune.net.ph · themindanaosentinel.com