Bomb threat alarm Ormoc residents

By Philippine Information Agency (PIA 8)
January 23, 2006

TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte – General Eliseo dela Paz, Regional director of the Philippine National Police, urged the people to be vigilant in the face of the text messages circulating about bomb threats on a big establishment in Ormoc City.

Interviewed by PIA 8 at an unholy hour due to numerous queries, the General said that this is the fifth time that such text messages have been circulated. He said that he has talked to the chief of police in Ormoc and efforts are now being made to trace the origin of the text message.

He said that the people must not be alarmed because the PNP is in control of the situation. He said though that the people must beware of people whose main purpose is to terrorize the peaceful society.

General dela Paz said that the public must know that the PNP is aware of the attempt by some elements to sow chaos and alarm on the people. He assured the public that effective countermeasures are now being undertaken to preempt and deter it.

He revealed that tight security measures are now being implemented not only in the establishment mentioned in the text messages but all establishments in the area to ensure that no untoward incidents will occur.

In the meantime, the public is requested to take all the necessary safety precautions. They should not expose themselves to danger by unnecessarily leaving the comfort of their homes and going to public or crowded places for no important reason at all.

The good General also enjoined the public to coordinate and cooperate with the law enforcers by reporting any unusual happenings or situations in their respective areas.