Bomb Threat Against COMELEC: Man Arrested in Cebu, Large Rewards Offered

Cebu City Man Arrested for Online Bomb Threat Against COMELEC; Large Rewards Offered Cebu City, Philippines – A man was arrested in Cebu City for posting online threats to bomb Commission on Elections (COMELEC) offices. Authorities announced a 5 million peso reward for information leading to the bombing of COMELEC sites and a 10 million peso reward for information leading to the death of several high-profile officials, including COMELEC Chairman George Garcia. The suspect, identified as Gian Carlo Maningo, confessed to posting the threats online, expressing anger towards the COMELEC. The NBI Director for Central Visayas, Atty. Renan Oliva, stated that all bomb threats are taken seriously and public safety is their primary concern. Maningo is facing charges under the Anti-Bomb Joke and Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020. The swift action taken by the NBI highlights the seriousness with which authorities are addressing online threats and ensuring public safety.