Tag: “laglag-bala”

Member of PNP Aviation Security Group appears in DOJ to face “laglag bala” complaints

MANILA, Philippines – In his counter-affidavit, Chief Inspector Adriano Junio of the Philippine National Police – Aviation Security Group explained that there was only a misunderstanding between him and the complainants in the “laglag bala” scheme, saying that he is not asking for money but is actually just explaining the amount said complainants need to pay for bail. Junio submitted said counter-affidavit in the second hearing conducted by the Department of Justice regarding the “laglag-bala” scheme. […]

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Thoughts on the “laglag bala” issue

QUEZON City, Philippines (November 19) – They say “it’s more fun in the Philippines”. Our country is considered as a tropical country, which means that we have wet and dry seasons, and during the wet season, it means that we have to bring our umbrella everywhere, even inside the airport due to the leaks found in the ceiling,ready to greet airline passengers. Of course, the issue of leaky ceilings is small fry compared to what the […]

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Tips on how to avoid “Tanim-Bala” extortion scheme in airports.

The infamous “laglag bala” or “tanim bala” had caused a media field day, widely reported and covered in newspapers, radios and televisions and in the internet as well. Some employee had even lost their jobs when the authorities found out that their luggage are said to contain bullets. Now that holiday is coming shortly, many of us will be going in and out of the country for a vacation and sightseeing. Here’s some more tips […]

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OFW to conduct protest actions against “laglag-bala”

In answer to the “laglag-bala” scam that victimized many overseas Filipino workers (OFW), OFW groups will conduct protest actions connected with said scam. These actions are “laglag-padala” which is similar to “no-remittance day” as well as “laglag-boto” campaign where they encourage OFWs to not vote allies of President Benigno S. Aquino III in the upcoming elections. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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Interview with Cong. Pagdilao regarding “laglag-bala” scheme

In response to the infamous “laglag-bala” scam in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the Congress decided to look into the incident. In an interview with Agila Balita Alas Dose, Congressman Pagdilao shares his views regarding this matter. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

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