What are the ERIs needed to be reported to PBDC?
Bombing – any incident in which a device constructed with criminal intent and using high explosives, low explosives, or blasting
agents explodes (note: These terms also refer to incidents where premature detonation occurs during preparation, transportation, or
placement of a device so constructed);
1. Explosion – an unplanned or premature detonation/ignition of explosive/incendiary material possessing explosive properties
(note: The activity leading to the detonation/ignition had no criminal intent. Usually associated with legal, industrial or
commercial activities.);
3. Attempted Bombings / Attempted Incendiary – incidents in which a device designed or purposely contrived to
detonate/ignite fails to function (note: Intent of activity was criminal in nature. Pertains to malfunctioning, recovered,
and/or disarmed devices.);
4. Incendiary Bombing – any criminally motivated bombing incident in which an incendiary/chemical device is used (e.g.
molotov cocktail);
5. Theft of Explosives – the theft of explosives and associated materials
6. Cache/Recovered or Found of Explosive/IED – any seized, abandoned, or purchases (undercover) explosives/military
ordnance materials taken into custody by PNP or other law enforcement agencies;
7. Hoax Device – an inactive or “dummy” device designed and intended to appear as a bomb or explosive material; and
8. Bomb Threat - an information or warning claiming knowledge that a dangerous device, such as a bomb or similar type of
explosive, has been or will be placed in a building, aircraft or other facilities.
Q: What is the primary responsibility of responding EOD units in an explosive related incident?
A: The primary responsibility of responding EOD unit in an explosive related incident is to eliminate the explosive threat.
Q: What is the role of BFP in cases of reported presence of explosive in any structure or establishment?
A: BFP shall act as a support unit to the responding EOD Unit.
Q: If no case is filed in court, how do EOD units dispose of hazardous pieces of explosive evidence in custody?
A: In cases where no lawsuit is filed in court, the EOD units taking custody of the explosives evidence shall dispose of said items
according to the existing policies.
Q: What is the role of BFP in cases of reported presence of explosive in any structure or establishment?
A: BFP shall act as a support unit to the responding EOD Unit.
Q: What is the role of BFP In cases of an actual fire incident due to an explosive?
A: In coordination with responding EOD Unit, the BFP shall act upon its duty to carry out fire suppression operation and medical and
rescue services.
Q: What are the significant reports needed to be furnished to PBDC?
Answer:
Incident Report (with photographs)
Accomplished ERI Form (to be accomplished by responding EOD Unit)
Post Blast Investigation Report / Technical Evaluation Report
Final Investigation Report
SOCO and Laboratory Report
Other relevant reports/documents
Q: What is the Philippine Bomb Data Center (PBDC) and what are its responsibilities?
A: The Philippine Bomb Data Center was established in 2005 as a coordinating office to support the government’s campaign against
terrorism. The center’s responsibility is to provide technical, operational support, and monitors all unlawful use of explosives, both
domestics and international. It has a link with other international bomb data centers for technical information sharing. The center is
maintaining a Local Incidents Database that contained information on all explosive-related incidents from 1990 to date. At present,
PBDC is under the supervision of the PNP Directorate for Intelligence.
