No explosives found after bomb threat reported at UE Manila

MANILA — No explosives or hazardous materials were found inside the University of the East (UE) Manila campus after a handwritten bomb threat was discovered in a women’s restroom, prompting the suspension of face-to-face classes, on Tuesday, October 20.

According to Manila Police District, the note written on a piece of yellow pad paper was found on top of a toilet tank on the ground floor of the university’s Dalupan Building.

The letter was discovered at around 12:15 p.m. and reported to university security which immediately sought police assistance.

Responding police officers and personnel from the Manila Police District’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Canine Unit conducted an inspection of the building.

Based on the team’s assessment, no explosives or hazardous materials were found in the building.

In an advisory, UE Manila announced the suspension of all face-to-face classes effective 1 p.m. Tuesday.

Asynchronous classes were scheduled to begin at 3 p.m., while the College of Law and Graduate School continued their classes through synchronous online sessions.

The university advised students to coordinate with their respective instructors for further instructions.