DFA employees in Pasay evacuated following reported bomb threat

Employees of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in Pasay were immediately evacuated from their office following a reported bomb threat in the area.

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According to RH Jecelle Ricafort, the threat was allegedly received by an employee via email.

Currently, the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team is on-site to verify the report. SWAT will reportedly be utilizing K9 units.

As a precaution, the front of the DFA office, including the service road on Roxas Boulevard and Libertad, Pasay, has been temporarily closed to motorists.