04 Oct 2019 | 09:33 AM UTC
Philippines: Bomb scare reported in Baguio City October 4
Buildings evacuated in Baguio City following bomb scare October 4; heightened security presence reported
Event
A bomb scare prompted the evacuation of a commercial establishment, private offices, and several government offices around Baguio's Lyman Ogilby Building at 11:30 (local time) on Friday, October 4. The nature and source of the bomb threat has not yet been disclosed.
The area has been declared free of threat around 12:00 (local time) and normal movements in the area have been resumed.
Advice
Individuals in Baguio City are advised to report any suspicious objects or behavior to the authorities.
