UNIVERSITY of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City on Thursday received an online threat that triggered the evacuation of students for their safety.
Initial investigation showed the message, allegedly coming from an Instagram account of a UP Diliman student, was received around 1:54 p.m Thursday.
The threat allegedly targetted the Palma and Malcolm hall areas of UP – Diliman.
The message read: “Maghahasik ng lagim sa buong Palma at Malcolm. Humanda kayong lahat.”
Personnel of the Quezon City Police District’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) immediately responded and scoured the area.
No suspicious or hazardous items were found during the inspection.
The city’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) declared a false alarm at 3:06 p.m.,.
Students were later advised to return to their classrooms. Classes resumed at around 3:10 p.m. of the same day.
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