Rocket event in Palawan, Puerto Princesa area, Philippines on Mon 12th August 2024

12th August 2024

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Vintage bomb discovered at construction site

A vintage unexploded ordnance (UXO) was recovered recently at a construction site in Barangay Matiyaga, Puerto Princesa City.

The city police stated in a report that it was found on August 12 at around 11:30 a.m. inside the IPSASI Warehouse area on Sandoval Street in Matiyaga.

The discovery was reported by Arian Alvarez, a construction checker.

Based on initial investigation, Alvarez and his team found the alleged vintage bomb while excavating for pole placement within the warehouse vicinity.
He immediately informed their engineer, who then decided to report the UXO to the authorities.

The duty investigator promptly coordinated with the City Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Canine Unit. Upon their arrival, the UXO was handed over to the responding EOD team, who safely rendered the item through standard procedures.

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Palawan ( Puerto Princesa area )

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