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MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday afternoon, June 7, dismissed the bomb threat at a Bonifacio Global City (BGC) building as a hoax meant to scare people after a deadly explosion last week.
In an interview with reporters, NCRPO Regional Director Gen Leonardo Espina said the police didn’t detect “any form of explosive material.”
“In other words, in conclusion, the caller, or the call, or the alleged presence of explosive, is a hoax,” Espina said.
“Siguro ginawa ito ng mga walang magawang tao,” he added. (This was probably done by people who have nothing better to do.)
Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas said in an interview on dzMM, “Since NetOne has great technology they might be able to trace the call.” He added, “Hindi naman natin puwedeng ipaubaya sa bahala na, kaya ang pulis nagreresponde.” (We can’t just leave it to chance that’s why the police respond.)
The bomb threat came around two hours after Roxas, in a press briefing, disclosed the results of an investigation into an explosion also in BGC. Investigators said the blast last week was caused by gas.
The explosion raised concern about BGC security – a fear which, according to Espina, was exploited by those behind the bomb threat.
Espina said, “No need to panic. The situation was placed immediately under control.”
Watch his statement below.
– Rappler.com
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