The Philippine Coast Guard District Central Visayas (CGDCV) formally turned over recovered unexploded ordnance (UXO) to the Cebu Provincial Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Canine Unit (Pecu) on July 7, 2026.
Concerned citizen turns over suspected explosive
The turnover followed a voluntary surrender by a concerned citizen in Barangay Pooc, Talisay City, who unearthed a suspected explosive during excavation at an abandoned residential property on July 4.
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit-Central Visayas identified the object as an unexploded 60mm mortar round.
Additional ordnance turned over
In addition, the Coast Guard turned over another 60mm mortar round, 13 M203 rifle grenades, and four live booster cartridges that they had previously recovered for safe disposal.
According to the Coast Guard, the public should not touch or handle any ammunition, bombs, or explosives found.
Public urged to report findings
The Philippine Coast Guard also urged the public to immediately report such items to the nearest Coast Guard station, Philippine National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), or local government so that experts can handle and safely dispose of them.
