Bacolod: The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) has ensured the safety of students, teachers, and school personnel of the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) following a bomb and shooting scare inside the campus at noon on Thursday. Mayor Greg Gasataya stated that BCPO Director Col. Eugene Rebadomia assured him the situation was under control after police responded to the supposed security threat. He emphasized that no bomb threat or shooting incident had occurred and that continuous coordination with the BCPO was in place to maintain the university community's safety.
According to Philippines News Agency, an investigation revealed that students discovered live ammunition alongside a written note in the Senior High School Building of UNO-R, one of the largest private educational institutions in the city. This incident was reported to a security guard, and the ammunition and note were handed over to the university's security adviser, who then surrendered them to the responding personnel of Police Station 6. The note contained a threat from the sender to kill bullies.
In a report, the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) advised students to go home as a precaution while authorities assessed the situation. An Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit examined the recovered ammunition and note. Investigators are working to determine the origin, circumstances, and intent behind these items. PRO-NIR assured the public that there is no confirmed threat beyond the isolated discovery of these items.
PRO-NIR Director Brig. Gen. Romano Cardi±o commended the students and school personnel of UNO-R for promptly reporting the incident. He praised their quick action, which enabled police to respond swiftly and implement necessary safety measures. Cardi±o assured the public that a thorough investigation is underway and urged Bacolodnons to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information. He encouraged the community to report any suspicious objects or activities to the nearest police station or through SAFE NIR Dial 911.
