The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) is actively investigating a social media threat made against freshmen students of Cebu Eastern College (CEC) on Leon Kilat Street, Barangay Pahina Central, Cebu City, on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Police Coordinate with Multiple Agencies
Police Colonel Ricky Sumalde, officer in charge of the CCPO, stated that he has directed investigators to coordinate with the PNP Regional Cyber-Crime Unit 7, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), and other intelligence units to identify the source of the threat.
“Patuloy ang ating pag coordinate sa ibat-ibang agencies like the Cyber Crime Unit, NBI at sa effort na rin po ng ating intelligence operatives,” Sumalde said.
Increased Security Measures at Schools
Following the incident, Sumalde ordered an increase in the number of personnel deployed to schools across Cebu City. He instructed officers to conduct regular roving around school premises and ensure the safety of students.
Sumalde appealed to the public not to treat posting threats on social media as a joke, as it causes fear. He advised those with problems to approach the nearest police station for immediate assistance.
Immediate Response and Campus Inspection
After the Carbon Police Station 5 received a report of the threat, the CCPO immediately deployed personnel in coordination with the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit, SWAT Team, Tactical Motorcycle Riding Unit (TMRU), Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CCDRRMO), and Barangay Public Safety Officers.
An inspection and security assessment of the entire campus was launched to check for suspicious items such as bombs. After confirming that no suspicious objects or individuals were found inside CEC, classes continued as normal.
