UST suspends Saturday classes after bomb threat

MANILA, Philippines — The University of Santo Tomas (UST) suspended in-person classes on Saturday, Oct. 24, following a bomb threat.

In an advisory, the university ordered classes in all levels and office work to shift to an enriched virtual mode of instruction and remote work arrangements as precautionary measures.

The university earlier ordered the evacuation of students, teaching personnel, and staff in its Main Building, St. Raymund de Peñafort Building, St. Martin de Porres Building, and the Tan Yan Kee Student Center

It said that the Philippine National Police is already inspecting the campus and probing into the reported threat.

“We urge people with information to come forward. We also remind everyone that safety is a shared responsibility and collective concern. Such disruptive acts are not taken lightly, and appropriate measures will be taken behind these acts,” it said.

Authorities are yet to issue a final assessment of the incident, the university said. /gsg