Blogger Drew Olivar will face charges for posting a bomb scare on social media,

Philippine National Police Chief Director General Oscar Albayalde said on Monday.
Olivar claimed in a Facebook post on Friday that a bombing might happen along Edsa
as protesters staged rallies to commemorate the 46th anniversary of martial law
declaration.

Blogger Drew Olivar will face charges for posting a bomb scare on social media,
Philippine National Police Chief Director General Oscar Albayalde said on Monday.
Olivar claimed in a Facebook post on Friday that a bombing might happen along Edsa
as protesters staged rallies to commemorate the 46th anniversary of martial law
declaration.
“Hindi lang siya naaresto during that time because nangyari iyon [na] medyo matagal
na, but he will be formally charged in court,” Albayalde said in a press briefing.
(He was not arrested during that time because it has been a while since it happened,
but he will be formally charged in court.)
According to Albayalde, the police will file a complaint even as Olivar said that he
has learned his lesson.

The Presidential Decree No. 1727 prohibits anyone from cracking bomb jokes or
malicious spreading of false information on bombs. Offenders can face imprisonment
of up to five years and/or a fine of up to P40,000.