Vintage bomb found near NAIA Terminal 2

(UPDATE) A WORLD War II bomb was dug up on MIA Road close to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2 during a road widening operation, airport authorities said on Thursday.

Construction workers who were digging in the area found the vintage bomb.

Engineers on the ground informed the Philippine National Police-Aviation Security Group (Avsegroup), and Airport Police to ensure there were no other explosive devices in the area.

Members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) — Aviation Security EOD and Canine Unit (AVSECU) load a vintage bomb in one of their vehicles that was found along MIA Road in Pasay City on Nov. 28, 2024. The bomb, which measures 54 inches long, is US made and was dropped during World War II. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN Members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) — Aviation Security EOD and Canine Unit (AVSECU) load a vintage bomb in one of their vehicles that was found along MIA Road in Pasay City on Nov. 28, 2024. The bomb, which measures 54 inches long, is US made and was dropped during World War II. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN Members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) — Aviation Security EOD and Canine Unit (AVSECU) load a vintage bomb in one of their vehicles that was found along MIA Road in Pasay City on Nov. 28, 2024. The bomb, which measures 54 inches long, is US made and was dropped during World War II. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN Members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) — Aviation Security EOD and Canine Unit (AVSECU) load a vintage bomb in one of their vehicles that was found along MIA Road in Pasay City on Nov. 28, 2024. The bomb, which measures 54 inches long, is US made and was dropped during World War II. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

The US-made bomb was 54 inches long and had a 63-inch diameter.

Avsegroup said the explosive device was brought to its headquarters on Airport Road in Pasay City to check if it was still live, after which it will be transported to Tarlac for proper disposal.