Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief P/Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Friday ordered an investigation into a series of bomb scares that paralyzed eight elementary schools in San Fernando, Pampanga, warning those behind the incidents that they would face the full force of the law.

Nartatez directed the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO-3), the San Fernando City Police Station, and the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group to intensify the investigation and identify the individuals behind the online bomb threats. He also ordered police units to strengthen cyber patrols to detect similar threats targeting schools and ensure that appropriate criminal charges are filed against those responsible once they are identified.

The directive is in line with the order of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos Jr., through the guidance of Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla, to ensure the swift enforcement of the law against individuals who use digital platforms to spread fear and disrupt public services.

"We take every bomb threat seriously because the safety of our students, teachers, and school personnel is our highest priority," Nartatez said.

Eight schools in San Fernando, Pampanga, were declared safe after police responded to bomb threats that circulated on Facebook. The affected schools were Potrero National High School and Duat, San Antonio, Balas, Sta. Barbara, Bacolor, Potrero, and Parulog Elementary Schools, all of which are located within the same compound.

The Pampanga Provincial Explosive and Canine Unit conducted inspections and found no explosive materials. Classes resumed after the schools were declared safe.

"I commend our responding police units and the Explosive and Canine Unit for their swift actions that ensured the schools were thoroughly inspected and declared safe. We will continue to investigate this incident and hold those responsible accountable under the law," Nartatez said.

"While no explosive devices were found, incidents like this disrupt education and create unnecessary fear in our communities. The PNP will pursue all investigative leads, including the digital trail of those behind these threats, and we will not tolerate acts that endanger public safety," he added.