The Philippine Coast Guard District Central Visayas (CGDCV) formally turned over recovered unexploded ordnance (UXO) to the Cebu Provincial Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Canine Unit (Pecu) on July 7, 2026.
Discovery and Turnover
The turnover followed a voluntary surrender by a concerned citizen in Barangay Pooc, Talisay City, who unearthed a suspected explosive while excavating an abandoned residential property on July 4. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit-Central Visayas identified the item as an unexploded 60mm mortar round.
In addition to this, the Coast Guard turned over another 60mm mortar round, 13 M203 rifle grenades, and four live booster cartridges that had been previously recovered to ensure safe disposal.
Public Reminder
The Coast Guard reminded the public not to touch or tamper with any ammunition, bombs, or explosives found. The Philippine Coast Guard urged the public to immediately report such items to the nearest Coast Guard station, Philippine National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), or local government unit so that experts can handle and safely dispose of them.
