​Classes, work in local gov't suspended in Santa Cruz, Laguna due to bomb threat

MANILA — Classes and work in the local government of Santa Cruz, Laguna were suspended Wednesday due to an alleged bomb threat circulating on social media, Mayor Edgar "Egay" San Luis announced.

"Ngayong araw, kumakalat ang isang mensahe sa social media ukol sa umano’y bomb threat sa ating bayan. Bilang tugon at pag-iingat, suspendido po ang pasok sa lahat ng antas ng pampubliko at pribadong paaralan, gayundin ang operasyon ng ating Lokal na Pamahalaan ay pansamantalang ihihinto," San Luis said in a Facebook post.

He said local authorities in Santa Cruz were investigating the alleged bomb threat.

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The official urged residents not to immediately believe unofficial information, saying false news can cause fear, confusion, and danger.

San Luis told residents to be alert and to report suspicious activities.

"Paalala po sa mga nagpapakalat ng ganitong uri ng mensahe: may batas na umiiral laban sa pagpapalaganap ng takot at disimpormasyon. Hindi po ito biro. Sa ganitong panahon, mas kailangan ang malasakit at pag-iingat," he said.