sonjack2847 Posted November 5, 2015 Posted November 5, 2015 Does this happen anywhere else in the World? I Doubt it? Nice one Philippines You got a another Wining Scam, Engineered at the Top, Worked by the Middle, cash Collected at the bottom and all get a share. I used to think Greece was number 1 now I am not so sure.They said in one article I read that tourism has not been affected. Maybe not by the people who had already booked but I know 3 people who have changed their mind about coming for a visit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Peterson Posted November 5, 2015 Posted November 5, 2015 Does this happen anywhere else in the World? I Doubt it? Nice one Philippines You got a another Wining Scam, Engineered at the Top, Worked by the Middle, cash Collected at the bottom and all get a share. I used to think Greece was number 1 now I am not so sure.They said in one article I read that tourism has not been affected. Maybe not by the people who had already booked but I know 3 people who have changed their mind about coming for a visit. Well coming does not seem the problem, Like nearly all, Foreign or Nationals, it is Leaving Jack :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonjack2847 Posted November 5, 2015 Posted November 5, 2015 Does this happen anywhere else in the World? I Doubt it? Nice one Philippines You got a another Wining Scam, Engineered at the Top, Worked by the Middle, cash Collected at the bottom and all get a share. I used to think Greece was number 1 now I am not so sure.They said in one article I read that tourism has not been affected. Maybe not by the people who had already booked but I know 3 people who have changed their mind about coming for a visit. Well coming does not seem the problem, Like nearly all, Foreign or Nationals, it is Leaving Jack :) Ye h get your drift but temporary visitors have to leave and the ones I know don`t want to take the chance. I think sooner or later they will jail some innocent victim over this just to prove it isn`t a scam. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaga4 Posted November 5, 2015 Posted November 5, 2015 Whats the source, Jack? Article was in the Inquirer http://themaharlikan.info/news/nbi-confirms-laglag-bala-syndicate-which-comprise-of-various-naia-personnel/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaga4 Posted November 5, 2015 Posted November 5, 2015 Here's another idea for any passenger using NAIA and their lawyers.... all travelers having to go thru NAIA, especially those victimized by the bullet-planting scam, should file a law suit on any airline that brings in or takes out passengers from NAIA. This is a known terroristic act. These airlines should also be addressing this problem. They should not be flying in to or out of any airport in the Philippines until the Philippine government guarantees that this scam has been contained. So there you go lawyers and passengers. Such pressure should help resolve this matter quickly. Spread the word!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted November 5, 2015 Posted November 5, 2015 (edited) Its official!! Its in CNN!!! http://edition.cnn.com/2015/11/04/aviation/philippines-airport-bullet-bag-scam-tanim-bala/index.html?eref=edition Well, I guess it is official. Their written account of the latest scam to extort money is not, I repeat is NOT an act of terrorism, according to CNN officials. And no I do not take this lightly and feel sorry for the innocence travellers. But they are still travelling none the less -- no official travel ban (not even from US Embassy) as of yet. Unlike the European travel ban to the Sinai Peninsula imposed almost immediately. What's the difference? Definite act of terrorism (midair explosion) according to once again, to CNN (apparently your official news source). i will no longer post any rebuttals and I will gladly eat my words when those planted bullets are remotely controlled like an IED. Then I will join the bandwagon and call it an act of terrorism. But not until then........ Edited November 5, 2015 by Jake 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hey Steve Posted November 5, 2015 Posted November 5, 2015 Well coming does not seem the problem, Like nearly all, Foreign or Nationals, it is Leaving Jack :) If there's a common denominator here (leaving), do you think possibly taxi drivers who handle luggage dropping folks off / as well as porters are in on the action? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonjack2847 Posted November 5, 2015 Posted November 5, 2015 Here is a little snippet about Mactan so it seems bullets are not that uncommon Report via Sunstar Cebu: AT LEAST 1,322 bullets and empty shells have been confiscated in Mactan airport since the year began, or about four such items every day. Officials of agencies operating in the Mactan Cebu International Airport reported this in a press conference yesterday, to illustrate that the discovery of bullets from passengers isn’t that unusual. But they also assured that there is no “tanim-bala” extortion racket in Mactan. The controversy began to develop 10 days ago when an overseas Filipino worker alleged that the bullet found in her luggage had been planted there. - See more at: http://www.jbsolis.com/2015/11/in-cebu-airport-bullets-are-only.html?m=1#sthash.PtVjrcrA.dpuf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaga4 Posted November 6, 2015 Posted November 6, 2015 (edited) Why would anyone downplay this scam??? Just based on the fact these contraband are ammunition - it is an act of terrorism and the syndicate perpetrating it are terrorists. It has created an environment of fear for all travelers. Stating it otherwise would be like what Abaya is saying that it is being overblown. Overblown??? Really?? And for those downplaying this act of terrorism here's something that will get your underwear in a bind: Airlines should suspend all flights to the Philippines until the Philippine government arrests all the terrorists who are involved in the bullet-planting scam at the airport and guarantee it is contained. This is a known terroristic act that travelers are being subjected to and airlines are negligent and irresponsible for flying travelers in to this dangerous environment. This needs to be communicated to the lawyers in the Philippines so they can file a suit on the airlines. Edited November 6, 2015 by gaga4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Old55 Posted November 6, 2015 Forum Support Posted November 6, 2015 Gaga4, it's good to feel passion for a cause and share your thoughts but please respect the opinions of other members. :yes: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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