NBI to investigate ‘bomb threats’ transmitted via e-mail to many gov’t agencies

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MANILA – Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla has directed the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to conduct an investigation into the bomb threats transmitted via email to various government agencies and local government units (LGUs).

“There should be no place for pranks or spreading fear among our people,” Remulla declared.

“Let this be a warning to those behind this that we will not tolerate such acts and we will go after you with the full extent of the law,” he warned.

In a statement, the Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed that “the email sender identified himself as Takahiro Karasawa, purportedly a Japanese lawyer affiliated with a certain ‘Steadiness Law Office,’ and claimed to be a highly skilled bomb-maker.”

“In the e-mail, Karasawa emphasized that bombs will rock major Philippine government agencies on February 12, 2024 approximately around 3:34 pm,” it added.

The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) disclosed that on Monday, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Central Office (DENR-Central Office) received a bomb threat. However, authorities determined the incident to be a false alarm as no explosives or hazardous materials were discovered after an extensive search.

It remains unclear whether the DENR also received an email from the individual claiming to be Takahiro Karasawa.

House committees to hold hearings during break

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Spread the loveMANILA – The House of Representatives has authorized for its committees to conduct hearings during the five-week congressional break, extending until late April.

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