Two barangay captains in Jaen, Nueva Ecija have reported incidents involving suspicious activities and potential threats to their safety. 

In Barangay Sapang, CCTV footage captured two individuals on a motorcycle stopping in front of the residence of captain Theodoro Cruz.

The suspects quickly tossed an object at the house before speeding away. The following day, a grenade was found at the Cruz family compound. 

"May tumawag sa isang kasamahan namin na may apat na pasasabugan ng granada, Barangay Sapang nga daw, kasama yung isa. Tumawag ako dun sa bahay yung kumpare ko, pare kako ‘tingnan mo nga dyan baka may granada nga dyan sa may paligid natin’ [tapos] yun nga nakita nga yung granada. Base naman dun sa mga pulis alis talaga yung pin," Cruz says.

Fortunately, the grenade did not detonate, sparing the family from potential harm.

"Sa totoo lang, kung sumabog yun, patay yung apo ko. Dinadamay nila yung pamilya namin… sana yung pamilya namin wag nang idamay,” Cruz added.

Another barangay captain, Nemencio Gatuz of Barangay Pakul, reported hearing a loud explosion in front of his house. 

However, upon police investigation, no evidence of an explosion was found. Despite the lack of physical damage, the incident alarmed the Gatuz family.

The Liga ng mga Barangay, represented by its president Joey Pantaleon, called for a thorough investigation into the incidents. 

Pantaleon also suggested considering the deployment of security personnel for the safety of barangay captains.

"Siyempre nagpasalamat din po ako sa mga nanindigan na mga kapitan para po sa atin kahit na may mga threat sa kanila at sa kanilang mga kamag anak, hindi parin po nanaig ang kasamaan," Pantaleon said.

Authorities have yet to issue a statement on the two incidents, as of this writing.