The DLSU bomb threat prompted a police sweep at De La Salle University’s Manila campus on October 26, 2026, after an alleged threat was sent by email to faculty members. Authorities said the assessment was still underway at 3:15 p.m.
DLSU bomb threat investigation
The Manila Police District said university security officials Jose Billy O. Aguirre and Colin G. Papa reported the incident to Malate Police Station at about 12:40 p.m.
An initial investigation found that Philip Rentillo, associate dean of the Brother Andrew College of Education, received the email and passed it to university security personnel. Police sought technical assistance from the district’s Anti-Cyber Crime Team in examining the email.
Campus assessment underway
The police Explosive Ordnance Disposal and K9 unit began a precautionary sweep and assessment of the university premises at around 2 p.m. Authorities said both were continuing as of 3:15 p.m.
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