NAIA personnel na umano sangkot sa “tanim-bala” modus kamakailan, sinibak
- OTS personnel involved in an alleged “tanim-bala” incident recently at the NAIA 3 have been fired
- This was disclosed by Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon in a statement issued to the media
- It can be recalled that recently, a video shared by a 69-year-old passenger who was allegedly accosted by the said OTS personnel for having a supposed contraband in her bag, went viral
- In the video, one can see the elderly passenger showing the OTS personnel the contents of her bag showing there was no such contraband inside
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A recent incident at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 has led to the dismissal of personnel from the Office for Transportation Security (OTS).
Source: UGC
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon announced the termination of individuals implicated in an alleged “tanim-bala” (bullet-planting) incident, signaling a firm stance against misconduct within the agency.
The decision follows a viral social media post detailing the experience of a 69-year-old passenger on March 6th.
The passenger, preparing to board a flight to Vietnam, was subjected to a security check where she was accused of carrying an amulet in her handbag.
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The subsequent search, however, yielded no such item. The online video showed the OTS personnel involved, attempting to obscure their identification badges.
Secretary Dizon, in a press conference, emphasized the seriousness of the action, dispelling any notion that the termination was merely a performative gesture.
“Kung akala niyo nagloloko kami, nagkakamali kayo. Kung akala niyo ginagawa namin ito for show, nagkakamali kayo,” Secretary Dizon said.
He stated that appropriate administrative charges would be filed against the dismissed employees, following a thorough investigation.
“We are terminating them already today...we will not stand for any abuse. Any abuse will be met with the same result,” he asserted.
The “tanim-bala” issue, which has plagued NAIA in the past, involves security personnel allegedly planting bullets or other contraband in passengers' luggage to extort money.
This incident reignites concerns about the integrity of airport security procedures and the potential for abuse of authority.
The swift action taken by the Transportation Secretary reflects a commitment to restoring public trust in airport security.
The removal of the implicated personnel sends a clear message that such behavior will not be tolerated, and that accountability is a priority.
The incident has sparked widespread discussion on social media, with many calling for stricter oversight of airport security operations.
The public's reaction highlights the importance of transparency and fairness in security procedures, and the need to protect passengers from potential exploitation.
The investigation into the matter is still ongoing, and further details are expected to be released as the administrative charges are processed.
The incident also serves as a reminder to the public, to document any unusual security interactions.
News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.
It can be recalled that 69-year-old woman, Ruth Adel, accused airport security of falsely claiming that a bullet casing was found in her luggage just before she and her family were about to board their flight to Vietnam. Despite security personnel stating that an x-ray scan detected a bullet-shaped amulet in their bag, a physical inspection revealed no such item. Based on the video share by Ruth on her FB account, and reported by GMA News, the family challenged why they were only stopped at the boarding gate instead of being flagged during the initial x-ray screening if the alleged bullet casing truly existed. While the Office of Transportation Security promised to address the issue in a press briefing, both the Manila International Airport Authority and the Department of Transportation had not provided any official statements at the time of reporting.
In other news, a couple and their 7-year-old daughter lost their lives after being trapped inside their burning home. The incident happened in Zone 2, Brgy. Infante, Molo District, Iloilo City early Saturday morning, as per Frontline. The deceased were Louelyn Reyes, 49, her husband Julius Reyes—both teachers at Iloilo City National High School’s Special for the Arts program—and their young daughter, Amber Marie. According to the Iloilo City Fire Marshall, the blaze started inside the Reyes family's home around 4 a.m., quickly consuming the structure.
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