Bomb threat hits Pasig City Hall of Justice

A bomb threat was reported at the Pasig City Hall of Justice building on Tuesday morning, according to the Pasig City Police Station.

“Around 8:45 a.m. today, a reported alleged bomb threat received thru email by one of the clerks of court. Immediately, evacuated all employees and all present,” Pasig City Police chief Police Colonel Hendrix Mangaldan told GMA News Online in a message.

Police personnel barricaded the area, facilitated the evacuation, and controlled the movement of people in the area, according to GMA Integrated News’ Jun Veneracion.

The area was declared clear around 9:20 a.m.

“Rendered paneling. Around 9:20 a.m. declared clear by our [Philippine National Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Canine Group],” Mangaldan said. —VAL, GMA Integrated News