On December 18, 2025, Aklan State University received a bomb threat, prompting the university to suspend classes and temporarily restrict access to campus.

The university administration received the threat through Facebook just past 8:00 am. The message said seven bombs had been placed throughout the university. Students, faculty, and staff were evacuated. After an investigation, the police confirmed that the campus was safe at 11:00 am.

This incident was one in a series of bomb threats targeting universities across the Philippines from August to December 2025. The threats coincided with student-led anti-corruption protests and appeared to be intended to chill free expression.

Scholars at Risk is concerned about threats aimed at intimidating the high education community and disrupting classes and campus life. Such actions undermine academic freedom and university autonomy. State and university authorities should take reasonable steps to respond to and prevent such attacks, including by investigating and holding perpetrators accountable.

Sources:
https://www.gmanetwork.com/regionaltv/news/112021/university-in-kalibo-aklan-receives-bomb-threat/story/
https://www.facebook.com/ASUInfoOffice/photos/-official-advisory-class-work-suspension-in-light-of-an-ongoing-bomb-threat-sent/1284182840396758/