Stray World War II Bombs in the National Science Complex

Dean Ceasar Saloma released a Memorandum last June 10, 2008 regarding the stray bombs found in the national science complex. Quoting from the memorandum,

“Everyone is advised to use only existing roads and established pathways inside the National Science Complex. Please do not venture into various construction sites without securing prior authorization and guidance from proper authorities.”

The NSC contractors were able to dig up more than thirty (30) stray WWII bombs already during the course of their work. This area is where future buildings of the Institute of Chemistry-Teaching Wing and the National Institute of Physics will be located. The bombs found were actually buried for just about a meter deep or less below the ground.

“Vice-Chancelor Grace Gregorio has already sought the technical assistance of the PNP on the matter. The retrieved bombs were turned over to the UP Diliman Police Force and then brought to the PNP Explosives Ordinance Division in Camp Karingal,” says Dean Saloma.