La Union police on alert vs bomb threats

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July 27, 2026 | 12:00am

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, Philippines — After a bomb threat circulated online yesterday, the Philippine National Police assured the public that the province is safe and protected by security forces.

Col. Redentor Ulsano, La Union police director, said a dummy Facebook account using the name Britney Madonna Kepya showed a post that said schools and the city hall would be bombed today until Wednesday.

Among the targeted educational institutions are Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University-Mid La Union campus, Saint John Bosco College of Northern Luzon, Lorma Colleges as well as several public elementary and high schools.

Ulsano ordered police and other law enforcement units to conduct security inspections of the campuses and offices.

“La Union police treats every threat with the utmost seriousness and urgency. The immediate, comprehensive deployment of personnel and specialized units reflects our firm commitment to acting decisively to protect lives, maintain order and preserve peace of mind in our community,” Ulsano said. 

He added that the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Unit 1 is tracking the identity of the dummy account owner.

“We urge the public to remain vigilant and refrain from sharing or reposting unverified social media content that incites unnecessary panic. Anyone with information about the individual operating the (dummy) account is encouraged to report to the nearest police station,” Ulsano said.