Hoax bomb threat triggers sweeps at Iloilo offices

ILOILO CITY — A bomb threat circulating on social media targeting the Iloilo City Hall and the Iloilo Provincial Capitol on Sunday afternoon (June 14) prompted emergency sweeps by explosive ordnance disposal units before authorities later declared it a hoax.

The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) said no explosives or hazardous materials were found in ...