Bomb threats cause class suspensions in Iloilo schools

Multiple schools in Iloilo City and province suspended classes starting November 12 due to bomb threats, all of which have been confirmed as hoaxes.

The threats, initially sent via dummy Facebook accounts, escalated to at least ten schools by November 17, including Iloilo National High School (INHS) and West Visayas State University (WVSU) campuses.

The Iloilo National High School received a bomb threat via email and Facebook from an account named "Nestor Villagracia", citing alleged unfair treatment of a faculty member as the motive.

West Visayas State University's Main Campus and Calinog campus also received threats from the same account shortly after.

Police and military units, including K9 teams, conducted sweeping operations in affected campuses.

Iloilo National High School declared its campus safe after a thorough check and urged the community to avoid spreading unverified information.

WVSU President Dr. Joselito Villaruz stated that they are working with the Philippine National Police and other agencies to apprehend the perpetrator.