Senate of the Philippines at the GSIS Buidling in Pasay City. Jonathan Cellona ABS-CBN News/File

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/173449077583620160614-senate-building-JC-1.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Senate of the Philippines at the GSIS Buidling in Pasay City.<em> Jonathan Cellona ABS-CBN News/File</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA <strong>(UPDATED)</strong> — Senate President Francis Escudero confirmed Wednesday that the Senate received a bomb threat in its social media account Tuesday, prompting tighter security in its premises today.</p><p>&quot;Yes… through the Senate’s social media account... While it was not considered as a credible and serious threat, the OSAA (Office of the Sergeant-At-Arms) is nevertheless taking the necessary precautions,&quot; Escudero said.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/10/03/23/what-happens-in-case-of-a-bomb-joke-or-threat-on-a-plane">What happens when someone makes a bomb joke, threat on a plane?</a></div><p>Senate Secretary Renato Bantug also confirmed that a threat was received.</p><p>&quot;May nag-post ng threat sa Senate Facebook page yesterday morning. Most likely by a prankster since nag-post din kung saan-saan yung account. But OSAA implemented security protocols per [Standard Operating Procedure] starting yesterday just to be sure,&quot; Bantug said.</p><div><strong>OSAA WORKING WITH AGENCIES ON &#x27;THREAT&#x27;</strong></div><p>All vehicles entering the complex are now subjected to thorough security inspections. Vehicles have to open their windows and be checked before gaining entry into the premises.</p><p>&quot;As a safeguard, the Senate premises had been thoroughly inspected by security and police personnel,&quot; Senate spokesperson Arnel Jose Bañas later said.</p><p>&quot;We had also instructed our Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms to work closely with concerned agencies regarding the matter,&quot; he said.</p><p>Wednesday is the last day before Congress goes on its three-week Christmas break. </p><p>In a separate advisory to employees, Bantug said that on Escudero&#x27;s instructions, all employees, except those from OSAA and maintenance on shifting, can skip work beginning December 20, Friday, to give them time to celebrate the holidays. </p><p>Regular work schedule will resume on January 6, 2025, Monday.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PYlLCYnPLZQ?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Senate President Francis Escudero confirmed Wednesday that the Senate received a bomb threat in its social media account Tuesday, prompting tighter security in its premises today.</p>

Senate President Francis Escudero confirmed Wednesday that the Senate received a bomb threat in its social media account Tuesday, prompting tighter security in its premises today.

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Senate tightens security after 'bomb threat' posted on Facebook

Senate tightens security after 'bomb threat' posted on Facebook

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Published Dec 18, 2024 11:06 AM PHT

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Updated Dec 18, 2024 01:27 PM PHT

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