ORMOC CITY — Authorities responded to an alleged bomb threat in Villa Socorro, Barangay San Isidro, Ormoc City on November 14, 2025, at around 12:45 p.m., according to the Police Regional Office 8 (PNP-8) based in Palo, Leyte.
The report was initially received by a 24-year-old marketing staff identified only as alias “Cara,” a resident of Villa Socorro. The message, sent from an unidentified number, read: “Mag-ingat, merong bombang pinasok sa Villa Socorro, Ormoc. Isang pindot lang sa cellphone, lahat mamatay. Target namin ang lugar ng Owak. Nandiyan ang mga corrupt.” The first recipient of the message was Cara’s mother, who asked her daughter to read it. Cara later received the same message directly.
Concerned for the safety of the community, they inquired if neighbors had received similar messages, but no other residents confirmed receiving the threat.
Police elements from Ormoc City Police Station 4 (OCPS4), in coordination with the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Ormoc, and the Regional Anti-Crime Unit (RACU) Ormoc, immediately conducted assessment and security operations. The Ormoc City EOD Canine Unit (OCECU), along with the K-9 Sniffer Unit, performed paneling and clearing of the area to ensure public safety.
RACU8 Ormoc personnel and OCPS4 investigators also conducted further assessment of the incident. No explosive device was found, and investigations are ongoing.
PNP-8 reiterated its commitment to ensuring public safety and urged residents to report any suspicious messages or activity to authorities.
(ELVIE ROMAN ROA)
