Bomb threat hits privacy body
MANILA, Philippines — The National Privacy Commission (NPC)’s office in Pasay City was hit by a bomb threat yesterday.
NPC Commissioner John Henry Naga said they received the threat through a post on the NPC’s official Facebook page.
In response, the NPC evacuated its employees from its office at the Philippine International Convention Center.
“I want to assure the public that we are taking this bomb threat very seriously and we have implemented all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of our premises and personnel,” Naga said in a statement.
He said they coordinated with authorities to determine the credibility and origin of the threat.
Maj. Hazel Asilo, public information officer of the Southern Police District, said members of the city police’s bomb disposal unit finished paneling the NPC’s office at past 5 p.m.
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