Young Man Had His Dreams Shattered After Bullets Found in His Luggage at NAIA TANIM BALA – A young man expressed his frustration after several bullets were found in his luggage at NAIA. Tanim-bala (which translates to “planted bullet” in English) is a term used in the Philippines to refer to a scam where airport … Read more
Female Passenger Confirms ‘Tanim Bala’ Modus Operandi Was Back In NAIA A female passenger has confirmed that ‘Tanim Bala’ modus operandi was back at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) terminal 3. A few years ago, Tanim Bala modus has been one of the major concern of the Philippine government due to the increasing number … Read more
Elderly Fil-Am Arrested At NAIA With A Box Of Bullets A box of bullets was seized from a 79-year-old Filipino-American senior citizen at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). On Tuesday morning (November 08, 2016), at the NAIA, a Filipino-American passenger in transit was arrested for the possession of bullets. The elderly was arrested when … Read more
OFW from Dubai, a victim of “Bukas Bagahe” in NAIA, Monday, May 30. OFW from Dubai protested as he notice his luggage’s padlock was missing. The poor OFW continually contend that his bag has a padlock and even showed the key to the people around him, later to find out that his bag weighs too … Read more
Newlywed Caught With 14 Live Bullets In Caticlan Airport A newlywed couple was stopped by the Office of Transportation Security (OTS) and the Aviation Security Group of the Philippines National Police in Caticlan airport after finding 14 live bullets from one of their bags. According to a report on PhilStar, Chief Supt. Pablo Francisco Balagtas, … Read more
The controversial “laglag bala” or “tanim bala” incident at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and the handling of the administration of Pres. Aquino with the said case may force Mayor Rodrigo to change his mind and will finally decide to run for President of the Philippines in the 2016 national elections. NAIA authorities consistently denied … Read more
A Filipino traveler identified as Maria Paz Triaz came out and revealed one of the modus operandi at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, the “tanim-bala” or “laglag-bala” extortion scheme which is now considered as one of the hottest topics in the country. The traveler needed no prodding from anyone to reveal to authorities her traumatic … Read more
One of the country’s Vice Presidential bet this coming 2016 elections, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano filed an administrative complaint against the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya and executives of the NAIA at the Office of the Ombudsman over the alleged “tanim bala” scam victimizing passengers in the country’s main international … Read more
Philippine lawmakers were alarmed with the arrests of some Overseas Filipino Worker for allegedly carrying a bullet inside their bag at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Four senators already expressed their dismay with the recent arrests at NAIA not only involving OFW’s but also foreigners. Sens. Cynthia Villar, Nancy Binay, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., … Read more