Tag: “tanim-bala”

Duterte orders investigation into reported “tanim-bala” incident at NAIA

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered an investigation into a reported “tanim-bala” incident at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. In a Facebook post, Special Assistant to the President Bong Go said the “concerned agencies” have been ordered “to address” the incident reported by one Kristine Moran “within 24 hours.” Moran, who claimed she was a government employee, said in a social media post that the incident took place on July 15, as she […]

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 […]

DOTC implements new baggage handling procedure amidst “tanim-bala” modus

In order to put a stop to the “tanim-bala” modus operandi, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) implemented a new baggage handling procedure which includes the installment of additional closed-circuit TV cameras as well as installing larger posters regarding the carrying of ammunition. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

UN warns employees against “tanim-bala” scheme

The United Nations Department of Safety and Security warned its personnel regarding the “tanim-bala” extortion scheme, with said UN department advising those concerned to wrap their baggage in plastic to avoid being victimized by said scheme. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Another OFW, victim of laglag-bala modus in NAIA

Another overseas Filipino worker (OFW) was victimized by the “tanim-bala” modus operandi in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), renewing the calls for the termination of airport officials and employees. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

OFW denies incident report regarding “tanim-bala”

Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) Gloria Ortinez denied the incident report saying that it was Ortinez herself who made a scene at the airport regarding the “tanim-bala” incident. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)