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Thursday, July 07, 2016

Good News! President Duterte Orders end of Tanim-Bala, No Arrest if Caught in the Airport with Only Bullets!

President Duterte orders the Office of Transportation Security or the OTS to put an end to the bullet-planting modus that victimize the passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, including tourist and expats or balikbayan as well as OFWs.

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Senior Superintendent Mao Aplasca, the new director of the police Aviation Security Group (AVSEgroup), said Thursday that travelers would not be detained or charged in court if an ammunition is confiscated from them, as per President Duterte's order.

Aplasca mentioned in this video that the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), and the transportation department will form a joint team that will conduct regular security planning for airports. With this order from Duterte, , he said that the tanim-bala is just a thing of the past.

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There was an experienced last month in the afternoon at NAIA Terminal 1, the X-ray scan detected a live bullet and two empty shells inside the check-in luggage of a departing OFW, OTS called the attention of the OFW, asked him to view his luggage and asked the OFW to remove the bullet from his luggage and proceed to the Middle East.

GOOD NEWS IF FOUND WITH A BULLET AT THE AIRPORT - YOU WILL NOT BE ARRESTED OR FILED A CASE WITH!

THIS IS HOW YOU COULD BE A VICTIM OF TANIM-BALA IN A SPLIT SECONDS (TAGALOG POST)

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China's plans to hire Filipino household workers to their five major cities including Beijing and Shanghai, was reported at a local newspaper Philippine Star. it could be a big break for the household workers who are trying their luck in finding greener pastures by working overseas China is offering up to P100,000 a month, or about HK$15,000. The existing minimum allowable wage for a foreign domestic helper in Hong Kong is around HK$4,310 per month. Dominador Say, undersecretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), said that talks are underway with Chinese embassy officials on this possibility. China’s five major cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Xiamen will soon be the haven for Filipino domestic workers who are seeking higher income. DOLE is expected to have further negotiations on the launch date with a delegation from China in September. according to Usec Say, Chinese employers favor Filipino domestic workers for their English proficiency, which allows them to teach their employers’ children. Chinese embassy officials also mentioned that improving ties with the leadership of President Rodrigo Duterte has paved the way for the new policy to materialize. There is presently a strict work visa system for foreign workers who want to enter mainland China. But according Usec. Say, China is serious about the proposal. Philippine Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello said an estimated 200,000 Filipino domestic helpers are presently working illegally in China. With a great demand for skilled domestic workers, Filipino OFWs would have an option to apply using legal processes on their desired higher salary for their sector. Source: ejinsight.com, PhilStar Read More: The effectivity of the Nationwide Smoking Ban or E.O. 26 (Providing for the Establishment of Smoke-free Environment in Public and Enclosed Places) started today, July 23, but only a few seems to be aware of it. President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Executive Order 26 with the citizens health in mind. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said the executive order is a milestone where the government prioritize public health protection. The smoking ban includes smoking in places such as schools, universities and colleges, playgrounds, restaurants and food preparation areas, basketball courts, stairwells, health centers, clinics, public and private hospitals, hotels, malls, elevators, taxis, buses, public utility jeepneys, ships, tricycles, trains, airplanes, and gas stations which are prone to combustion. The Department of Health urges all the establishments to post "no smoking" signs in compliance with the new executive order. They also appeal to the public to report any violation against the nationwide ban on smoking in public places. Read More: ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS, TYPE KEYWORDS and TITLE OF ARTICLE at the box below Smoking is only allowed in designated smoking areas to be provided by the owner of the establishment. Smoking in private vehicles parked in public areas is also prohibited. What Do You Need To know About The Nationwide Smoking Ban Violators will be fined P500 to P10,000, depending on their number of offenses, while owners of establishments caught violating the EO will face a fine of P5,000 or imprisonment of not more than 30 days. The Department of Health urges all the establishments to post "no smoking" signs in compliance with the new executive order. They also appeal to the public to report any violation against the nationwide ban on smoking in public places. ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO

Dominador Say, undersecretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), said that talks are underway with Chinese embassy officials on this possibility. China’s five major cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Xiamen will soon be the destination for Filipino domestic workers who are seeking higher income.
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Tuesday, April 19, 2016

LAGLAG-BALA O TANIM-BALA IS BACK AT NAIA AIRPORT AND THE LATEST VICTIM is 78 and 74 YEARS OLD COUPLE!

No, its not old news, it is as fresh as the lumpia you are eating. Tatay Esteban and Nanay Salvacion Cortabista, age 78 and 74 years old is the newest victim of TANIM-BALA at the NAIA Airport today April 19, 2016!

The two senior citizen couple and Nanay Salvacion was already at the wheel chair was found having the live bullet at the second X-ray at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport terminal 1 as they pass through the scanners on their way to their flight to Los Angeles, California.

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How to Avoid Tanim-Bala Scam and Extortion at NAIA

The couple was surprised to learn that a live ammunition was found in their baggage. They denied owning the ammunition.

"Dalawang beses na po kami bumibiyahe sa America at alam na alam po namin na bawal ang mag-dala ng bala. Eh bakit naman po kami magdadala ng bala?" ''Dumaan po kami sa unang X-ray eh wala naman pong nakita. Eh bakit dito po eh biglang may nakitang bala sa bag ni misis?" "Mga ordinaryo lang po kaming magsasaka sa Boso Boso, Antipolo. Wala naman po kaming pera. Bakit kami naman po ang bibiktimahin ng tanim-bala dito sa airport?" Esteban and Salvacion told ABS-CBN News.
Lawyer Tips If You are Victimized
By Tanim-Bala

Thursday, March 03, 2016

NEVER ENDING CASES OF ROBBERY AT NAIA, AFTER PASSING THROUGH X-RAY SCANNERS

This lady lost her wallet and money worth P90,000 after she placed her bags for x-ray scanning at the NAIA Terminal 3 today.
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According to her, it took long for her bags to come out. Another victim come out, and this time an OFW from Hongkong, complaining that she lost her laptop after passing through Xray Scanner.

Isang balikbayan ang nagreklamo matapos mawalan umano ng wallet at pera matapos dumaan ang kanyang bag sa x-ray machine sa NAIA Terminal 3 noong Sabado. Nang magsiyasat, napag-alamang hindi lahat ng CCTV sa paliparan ay gumagana.
Posted by TV Patrol on Tuesday, March 1, 2016

PASSENGER LOSES CAMERA AND PHONE, NAIA SAYS CCTV IN THE LUGGAGE AREA NOT WORKING

Monday, February 29, 2016

SWEDISH: STRANDED AT NAIA AFTER THEFT AT BORACAY, AND TAXI DRIVER TOOK HIS MONEY AND BAGGAGE AND PASSPORT

He is Tomas Anshelm, a swedish national, living at the arrival section of NAIA for a week now because he has no money and no passport to go home.

He lost money when he travelled to Boracay and while travelling to Swedish Embassy in Manila, a taxi driver took him money as well as his bag with his passport in it.

Despite of what happened, the Swedish still is grateful for the kindness of the Filipino's helping him.
"It's amazing how helpful and generous and kind people are here. People I've known for five minutes ask me if I've had dinner."

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Monday, February 01, 2016

PAO Chief Atty Acosta:We Will Counter File A Case to OTS and Police If They Will Not Stop Planting Bullet!

Inquirer reports that the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) has threatened to file counter-charges against members of the Office for Transport Security (OTS) and the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group (PNP-ASG) if “tanim bala” (bullet planting) incidents would continue at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia).

Watch video report below courtesy of GMANews SONA

She said they will file a complaint for planting of evidence.

via Inquirer: "To date, Acosta said 32 cases of tanim-bala have been dismissed by the prosecutors. (Gina) Maliwat, (an OFW based in Macau who was the latest victim of bullet planting at NAIA)in her counter-affidavit which was sworn before the Philippine Consular Office in Macau, said she passed the initial X-ray screening at Naia Terminal II, but it was during the final screening that she was told that a bullet was found in the outer pocket of her shoulder bag.

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“Respondent never dealt with firearms or ammunition. She does not even know how to handle a gun. She never believed in superstitions or amulets. She has absolutely no intention at all to possess the alleged bullet found inside her brown shoulder bag,” Maliwat’s manifestation, submitted to the DOJ through Acosta stated.
Maliwat added that she has no intention to possess or handle bullets.

She said: “I am a mere domestic helper whose dream/intent is to work abroad to help support my family financially.”
The case against Maliwat has been submitted for resolution.
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PAO chief eyes 'resbak' vs OTS men, airport cops

Sunday, January 10, 2016

NAIA HAS IT ALL-IMMIGRATION MODUS, TANIM-LAGLAG-BALA, STOLEN BAGGAGE ITEMS, TIPS FROM BAGGAGE BOYS, AND OVERCHARGING TAXI

Original image from UNTV.

This is the line for metered taxicabs at NAIA Terminal 2. Prior to joining this queue, we had been offered by a guy an "...
Posted by TOP GEAR PHILIPPINES on Wednesday, January 6, 2016

American geophysicist based in the Philippines who lives in Makati: "You know, I love this country, but you have the worst airport in the world. The last thing arriving passengers want is to get hassled. And they won't allow Uber here."

From stolen or lost belongings to tanim-bala and other modus from the people surrounding the NAIA airport, even the porters and the baggage boys, and now the taxi's.
WHAT HAVE WE DONE TO DESERVE THIS KIND OF AIRPORT?

"The authorities should look into the alleged overcharging by airport taxis at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) as this can drive away tourists and give the country a bad image, there are a lot of dreadful stories circulating online about airport taxis notoriously overcharging and duping passengers -- whether they are local tourists, overseas Filipino workers, or foreigners visiting our country. Our transportation and airport authorities should look into this matter seriously and resolve this right away or else, Philippine tourism will suffer,” said Angara, vice chairman of the Senate tourism committee." - Senator Sonny Angara

Friday, December 18, 2015

LATEST TANIM-BALA VICTIM: Niece OF Senator Francisco Tatad and 2 Other Passengers

When we assume that the investigation done by NBI would eventually end the tanim-bala scheme, three passengers again fell victim at NAIA this week.

One of the victims, Rosanna Tatad, niece of Sen. Francisco Tatad was stopped while she was about to board her flight on December 13. During the screening process, a bullet was found in her shoulder bag. Her bag was inspected in the presence of SPO1 Allan Sonio and screening officer Anna Margarita Repario. Upon finding the bullet she was subjected to inquest and charged with violation of Republic Act 10591 but she denied owning it.

On December 15, another passenger named Joseph Ocasiones, 35 years old and American who was travelling with his five-year-old daughter to San Francisco. Screening officer named Rica Verano inspected the bag in the presence of Police Officer 2 Pura Saavedra and security screening officer Arnedo Perez and Airport Police Officer 1 Danilo Santos and found a 9mm calibre bullet in his trolley bag. He was then arrested and detained at the police jail at the airport but denied owning the bullet. “Why would I carry ammunition when I know that it’s prohibited?...I read and saw news from newspapers and on TV that many passengers were caught having bullets in their belongings. I remember when I alighted from the car, I noticed a group of people that included porters blocked my path and the next thing I know, I was arrested for the bullet planted in my baggage.”

The last victim was a 74-year old grandmother bound to Los Angeles, named Araceli Fortuna was also found with two calibre .45 bullets in her luggage.

Through the help of Pasay City Prosecutors, these three (Tatad, Ocasiones and Fortuna) were eventually released and were able to continue their journey according to the news report. But according to another source who claims he is friend with Joseph Ocasiones:

hello , si mr. william chua po ito , kaibigan po namin yun latest victim ng Tanim Bala , si Joseph Ocasiones , mali po...
Posted by Dao Ming Choy on Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

IS THIS TRUE? DID THE AIRPORT PERSONNEL'S REALLY TOOK SOMETHING FROM PASSENGER'S BAG?

This video was taken raw by an unidentified individuals and the caption says that airport personnel's are opening baggage's of passengers. We cannot verify if the claim was right, so it's for you to decide. We thought, maybe those are names of passengers of that flight - something like, FLIGHT MANIFEST.
What do you think?

Hulicam! Mga tauhan ng NAIA binubuksan ang mga gamit ng pasahero.. Kailangan kumalat ito!! SHARE natin para maaksyunan ng kinauukulan!!Credit: Matalinong MatsingPls. Like Para sa'yo 'to hopia Like it

Posted by Tambayan ni Berto on Tuesday, December 15, 2015

We cannot blame people being wary or suspecting of their baggage's with several incidents where OFWs and passenger's complained that they had been victim of bukas-bagahe or theft and robbery inside the airport

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Michael White Case Junked; He Filed Charges to 2 OTS and 4 Police Officer

Pasay court junked the case filed against Lane Michael White who was arrested last September for alleged illegal possession of ammunition at the NAIA. The decision was signed by Judge Pedro Gutierrez on Thursday afternoon.

White claims to be a victim tanim-bala and his father believes there is an organized syndicate at the airport.

Suggested Article: Watch video footage submitted by Michael White on what happened during the screening procedure of luggage at NAIA HERE

Meanwhile the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will also file robbery-extortion complaint against members of the Philippine National Police-Aviation Security Group (PNP-Avsegroup) for their alleged involvement in the “tanim-bala” or bullet planting racket inside the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia).

On behalf of White, the Department of Justice (DOJ) by the National Bureau of Investigation also filed the following charges to these OTS Personnel and Police Officers :

CASE Filed: Robbery/extortion; violations of Republic Act (RA) No. 7438 (An Act Defining Certain Rights of Person Arrested, Detained or Under Custodial Investigation and Duties of the Arresting, Detaining and Investigating Officers) and RA No. 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act);

Maria Elena Cena -Office for Transportation Security (OTS)
Marvin Garcia - Office for Transportation Security (OTS)

The following Police Officers will also be charged with Violations of Article V, Section 38 (Liability for Planting Evidence) of RA No. 10591 (Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act); robbery/extortion; and violations of RA No. 7438 and RA No. 3019:

SPO2 Rolando A. Clarin,

P/CINSP Adriano Junio,

SPO4 Ramon Bernardo, and

SPO2 Romy Navarro of the Philippine National Police-Aviation Security Group (PNP-AVSEGROUP).

Tuesday, December 08, 2015

NBI Report Confirmed Modus of Tanim-Bala/Laglag-Bala at NAIA But it is Not a Syndicate

NBI confirmed in their report that there is a modus of tanim-bala inside the NAIA airport but it is not syndicate. They also believe there are police and some officers involve in the modus. They will submit their report to the DOJ. Watch the video below.

Via Inquirer News
"The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Thursday will file robbery-extortion complaint against members of the Philippine National Police-Aviation Security Group (PNP-Avsegroup) for their alleged involvement in the “tanim-bala” or bullet planting racket inside the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia)."

Thursday, December 03, 2015

21 NAIA Police Officer Charged and Relieved From Their Posts

The PNP investigation regarding the tanim-bala scheme has finally revealed that 21 police officers assigned in NAIA or the Philippine National Police-Aviation Security Group (PNP-ASG) did not file reports for the passengers arrested for alleged possession of ammunition.

PNP-ASG director Francisco Pablo Balagtas said the 21 police officers are being charged for failing to report the incidents. The Office of Transportation Security made 1,212 arrests from January to September but only 51 were reported and apprehended.

There are also 68 more sercurity personnels being linked to the tanim-bala and they will be investigated. PNP chief Director General Ricardo Marquez said they might conduct lifestyle check on ASG members too.

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

VIDEO: IF CAUGHT WITH BULLET AT NAIA, WITHIN ATLEAST 6 HOURS, YOU'LL BE RELEASED.

There is a new and faster process when you are apprehended with bullet after passing the NAIA screening area. First, there are security booths where you can inspect your baggages before passing through the screening area.

If you are still found with bullet while passing through screening machine.
1. You will be investigated.
2. The bullet/bullets will be analyzed if it is live or amulets by the PNP ballistic team.
3. If bullets are live, the PNP Aviation and Security will file a against you.
4. Public Attorney's Office are on-call 24/7 to assess you.
5. A fiscal will decide if you have intent or no bad intent to possess the bullet in at least 6 hours.

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

VIDEO:NBI TRIED OTS, NAIA SCREENING XRAYS DIDN'T DETECT THE BULLET

NBI tried to pass the screening XRays at NAIA with a concealed bullet, but NAIA Screening Officers didn't detect it, nor the screening monitors and metal detector. Watch the video from the Reporter's Notebook here.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3dgmpy_reporter-s-notebook-november-12-2015-full-replay_tv
Posted by Chill Out Pinas on Thursday, November 12, 2015

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

4 NAIA POLICE WHO TRIED TO EXTORT FROM THE AMERICAN LANE MICHAEL WHITE, ONLY RELIEVED?

via ABS-CBN NEWS

"On September 16, the family went to Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 4 and had already boarded the plane to Coron when the flight was delayed. Due to flight restrictions, the airline had to rebook the flight the next day while having the passengers stay at a hotel.

The next day, the family again went to NAIA Terminal 4 to take the same flight. It was during the x-ray screening that airport screeners Maria Elma Cena and Marvin Garcia said they saw something in White's bag.

Zoleta said White's bag went through the x-ray a total of 7 times. She said she offered to help but Cena told them to stand back.

Zoleta said Cena had already checked the outer flap of White's bag the first couple of times but found nothing. A video taken by Zoleta of the screening also showed that Cena put her hand inside the outer flap of White's bag. It was only afterwards that a bullet was found inside the outer flap of the bag.

The airport screeners then accused White of bringing a live bullet to the airport.

Zoleta said she asked the airport screeners if they needed to rebook their flight since the plane was leaving in 15 minutes. However, she said Cena told her that they had enough time.

"They didn't tell us to rebook our flight because they would put my son in jail," she said.

Zoleta said Cena was surprised that they already had boarding passes since they had already checked in the day before.

A certain SPO2 Rolando Clarin also threatened to fine Zoleta after discovering that she had taken a video.

Clarin also told Zoleta: "E ayaw pa aminin ng anak mo e. Bakit di mo na lang paamin sa anak mo?

White, however, said the luggage was his but not the bullet. He also told senators that Clarin asked for 30,000 pesos to make the case go away.

Zoleta claimed a certain PNP officer Junio asked her to pay 30,000 pesos so that no charge will be filed. She claimed Junio told her the price would go up to 80,000 pesos if the case reached headquarters.

Zoleta, however, pointed out that her husband is a preacher and had no income while her stepson had just resigned his job.

The stepmom said the last person to pressure her was a certain PNP officer Navarro at the investigation desk at NAIA Terminal 1.

She said Navarro told her: "Ituluyan mo na yang anak mo. Foreigner ang anak mo. Dito sa Pilipinas, kawawa ang buhay nyan. Maru-ruin ang buhay niyan. Kung ako sa iyo, tulungan mo na."

Zoleta said she was shocked that the police officer would say that her stepson's life would be ruined.

Because of their refusal to pay a bribe, White was fingerprinted by the police ahead of the filing of the complaint for carrying live ammunition."

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Thursday, November 12, 2015

CASE DISMISSED FOR GLORIA ORTINEZ, BUT CAN SHE STILL RETURN TO HONGKONG?

Good news to Nanay Gloria Ortinez. The DOJ or Dept of Justice dismissed the case against her for the lack of probable cause. It has been said that no further investigation is needed since there is no logical reason why she would possess the ammunition.
However Nanay Gloria is still worried if her employer would still accept her.

"Good news!!!! DoJ has ordered the dismissal of the case Vs OFW Nanay Gloria Ortinez for lack of probable cause!...
Posted by Susan Toots Ople on Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

2 VIDEOS: Former OTS and Airport Employee Reveals in Detail the Bullet Scam at NAIA

An airport employee reveals in detail how the so-called bullet scam happens at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and how victims are chosen. In another video below, he also revealed how a politician tried to sneak bullet and was not detected.

screenshot from an ANC video

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A current employee of the NAIA airport came out and admitted there are NAIA personnels that are planting bullets or doing the laglag-bala to extort money.

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