By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Barobo National High School in Barobo, Surigao del Sur shifted to Modular Distance Learning on Friday, July 24, 2026, after an alarming social media post threatened an attack on the school and identified several grade levels and sections as alleged targets.
The threatening message was reportedly posted by a social media page identified as “Yawa Ka.” It opened with the Bisaya statement, “Ready na ba mo ugma, Barobo National High School?” which translates to, “Are you ready for tomorrow, Barobo National High School?”
The post claimed that an attack would begin near the school’s guardhouse and referred to a supposed “list of those to be killed tomorrow.” It then mentioned several sections under Grades 7, 8, 9, and 10, before issuing a threatening message to learners in Grades 11 and 12.
The full list was not reproduced to avoid further alarming learners, exposing possible targets, and amplifying an unverified threat.
Personnel of the Barobo Municipal Police Station immediately coordinated with the school administration after receiving a report regarding the circulating message.
Police conducted verification and validation procedures to determine the authenticity of the threat while implementing precautionary security measures inside and around the school.
The Barobo MPS said the investigation remains ongoing to trace the source of the post and identify the person or persons responsible for creating and spreading the message.
Authorities have not confirmed whether the threat is credible. They have also not verified claims circulating online regarding the alleged motive behind the post.
In response to the incident, the school administration announced the implementation of Modular Distance Learning for the day.
The school said the measure was taken in accordance with its Emergency Preparedness, Incident Response, and Continuity of Learning Protocol to ensure the safety of learners and personnel while security operations were being conducted.
“All learners are advised to coordinate with their respective teachers regarding their learning tasks,” the school said in its advisory.
The administration also urged parents, learners, and the public to remain calm and rely only on information released through the school’s official communication channels and concerned authorities.
The incident caused anxiety among parents and members of the community.
One parent said she had already considered keeping her children at home because of the circulating threat. Another expressed concern because three of her children were enrolled at the school.
Other parents supported the decision to shift to modular learning, saying the safety of learners should remain the priority.
A separate anonymous social media post later claimed that the threatening image originally referred to another school and had only been falsely associated with Barobo National High School.
The anonymous post described the threat as fake, asked users to delete their previous shares, and warned that spreading false bomb threats could be considered a crime.
However, authorities have not officially confirmed the claims made in the anonymous post.
Barobo MPS assured the public that the situation was under control and being closely monitored.
Police reminded social media users not to repost screenshots, names, or unverified claims because doing so could cause unnecessary fear, panic, and confusion.
Anyone with information about the threatening account, the identity of the person behind the post, or other suspicious online activities is encouraged to immediately report the matter to the Barobo Municipal Police Station.
Authorities advised the public to wait for verified updates from the police, the school administration, and other authorized government agencies.
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