By I. Inojales | 09:42 AM August 20, 2026
Several bomb threats were reported at schools in Bohol on August 18, prompting police inspections, evacuations and heightened security measures. No bomb or explosive device was found during the inspections.
In Clarin, police received a report around 12:50 p.m. from Barangay Nahawan Secretary Conie Tirol regarding a Facebook message claiming that three bombs had been placed at St. Augustine Institute (SAI), San Agustin National High School and a school in Nahawan, allegedly to be triggered within the week.
Clarin police, led by Police Major Robert Lucernas, immediately inspected the schools and surrounding areas. No explosive device was found, and classes continued normally.
Because the schools mentioned in the threat are within the jurisdiction of the Sagbayan Municipal Police Station, Clarin police coordinated with Sagbayan authorities for further verification and security measures.
In Sagbayan, police evacuated students and personnel from two schools after receiving information about the alleged bomb threat. The message was reportedly posted on a Facebook account named “Job A’s” and claimed that three bombs were at St. Augustine Institute in Barangay Poblacion and San Agustin National High School in Barangay San Agustin, as well as a school in Nahawan, Clarin.
Police coordinated with school officials and advised students and personnel to evacuate as a precaution. Classes were not to resume until the schools were inspected and cleared by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team.
The police also coordinated with the Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit 7 (RACU7) to identify and trace the person behind the online threat.
Authorities said the information reached school officials through parents and teachers, while Clarin police received a forwarded screenshot reportedly originating from a teacher at Nahawan High School.
Police continue to investigate the source of the threats and are coordinating with concerned agencies to ensure the safety of students, teachers and school personnel.
Authorities also urged the public not to spread unverified threats that could cause panic in schools and communities.
