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Bomb threat written on toilet paper found in Cebu Pacific plane in Zamboanga

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Dennis Gasgonia

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17499023215071749902328974.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="CAAP handout photos/composite"/>CAAP handout photos/composite</div>A passenger airplane at the Zamboanga International Airport received a bomb threat on Saturday morning, authorities said.The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said a cabin crew member of Cebu Pacific flight 5J851 from Manila discovered a roll of toilet paper inside one of the aircraft’s lavatories bearing the message “may bomba” (there is a bomb).The flight attendant immediately reported it to ground security personnel.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/world/2025/6/14/india-plane-crash-death-toll-rises-to-279-1740">India plane crash death toll rises to 279</a></div>The CAAP, through Zamboanga International Airport (ZIA), promptly responded and deploying an aviation security unit that inspected the aircraft.The inspection was completed at 8:58 am with no explosives found.&quot;By 8:59 AM, the situation was declared under control, and normal operations at Zamboanga International Airport resumed. All passengers were cleared for boarding, and flight activities continued without further disruption,&quot; CAAP said. CAAP is treating the incident as a serious security concern.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/world/2025/6/13/black-box-found-at-site-of-india-plane-crash-that-killed-265-2022">Black box found at site of India plane crash </a></div>&quot;The public is strongly reminded that bomb threats, whether made verbally, in writing, or through any other means are punishable under Presidential Decree No. 1727, which criminalizes the malicious dissemination of false information concerning bombs or explosives,&quot; it said.

A passenger airplane at the Zamboanga International Airport received a bomb threat on Saturday morning, authorities said.

A passenger airplane at the Zamboanga International Airport received a bomb threat on Saturday morning, authorities said.

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Bomb threat on toilet paper found in Cebu Pacific plane in Zamboanga

Dennis Gasgonia,

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Published Jun 14, 2025 08:01 PM PHT

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Updated Jun 14, 2025 08:07 PM PHT

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