Richieboy67 Posted November 6, 2015 Posted November 6, 2015 Ok, who cares what we label it as. It is still awful and what would be more helpful would be to discuss how we could help stop it. Others have already contacted politicians in the USA and now this is a much larger story. Pressure from the superpowers will stop this. Can you imagine if the USA or any other influential country threatened to ban flights to the Philippines until the situation is handled? I'd bet my life this crap would stop over night. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hey Steve Posted November 6, 2015 Posted November 6, 2015 Ok, who cares what we label it as. It is still awful and what would be more helpful would be to discuss how we could help stop it. Others have already contacted politicians in the USA and now this is a much larger story. Pressure from the superpowers will stop this. Can you imagine if the USA or any other influential country threatened to ban flights to the Philippines until the situation is handled? I'd bet my life this crap would stop over night. Flights will continue uninterrupted, the powers to be will label this activity as they see fit, airport officials will take the steps they feel they need to take to quell this activity to ease the negative press, and travelers will eventually resume to their normal practices. I'm not trying to water this down, I'm just saying it is what it is and will evolve to what everyone hopes is a satsfactory fix to this_____ (fill in the blank as you-personally see fit). 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jollygoodfellow Posted November 7, 2015 Author Popular Post Posted November 7, 2015 OK now that I have read this topic let's get a couple of things or more straight. First, do not highjack topics by changing the subject, start a new topic if you wish to discuss other scams. Second, I deleted blog links in this thread, read the rules. Moderators please enforce them. Third, gaga, you have pushed your point on terrorism to the point I think you are using this forum for your own agenda possibly because you are Filipino so drop it and remove your avatar as it resembles what hacking groups use and is a symbol of something to hide to me. Forth, When quoting news stories place a link to the source. Fifth, Do not post with just a link and no text as by doing so you are not stating why you think the link is relevant. This topic is now being watched 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted November 7, 2015 Posted November 7, 2015 OK now that I have read this topic let's get a couple of things or more straight. This topic is now being watched Salamat Po, Boss Man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaga4 Posted November 7, 2015 Posted November 7, 2015 OK now that I have read this topic let's get a couple of things or more straight. First, do not highjack topics by changing the subject, start a new topic if you wish to discuss other scams. Second, I deleted blog links in this thread, read the rules. Moderators please enforce them. Third, gaga, you have pushed your point on terrorism to the point I think you are using this forum for your own agenda possibly because you are Filipino so drop it and remove your avatar as it resembles what hacking groups use and is a symbol of something to hide to me. Forth, When quoting news stories place a link to the source. Fifth, Do not post with just a link and no text as by doing so you are not stating why you think the link is relevant. This topic is now being watched Thanks Jollygoodfellow. Not pushing anything other that expressing my opinion. The gravity of this situation deserves its label and in my opinion should not be downplayed. If I have any agenda at all it is to help stop this egregious act on innocent travelers especially OFWs who are breaking their backs earning a living abroad just to give their families in the Philippines a better life. Would that not be anyone's agenda?? Treating it lightly will not help stop this scam. Richieboy already suggested that. Does my Avatar look better now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve & Myrlita Posted November 7, 2015 Posted November 7, 2015 Does my Avatar look better now? Yes it does. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richieboy67 Posted November 8, 2015 Posted November 8, 2015 I'm still trying to figure out why anyone would try to smuggle in some bullets. Is ammo that hard to get here? It just seems so obvious that it's a scam and corruption. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryNRea Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 Thanks everyone for posting about this. I will be returning to manila this Friday the 13th and am concerned about it. From some of the information I have found on Facebook and YouTube, the problem is mostly with flights going out of Manila. I also wonder if there is civil action that could be taken against the airport if it is proven that a bullet was actually planted?? When the airport has to start paying for the scam, then the scam will end. Please keep me informed. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Peterson Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 I also wonder if there is civil action that could be taken against the airport if it is proven that a bullet was actually planted?? I guess if you have long enough in time (although you can't from much from a prison cell to hurt them) and very, very Deep Pockets I guess anything is Possible but Remember, you would be taking the Philippine Administration to Court ( Given the Airports are Government Buildings) On aside to this, A friends Uncle is going back to Kuwait Early in January, He went to the PNP Headquarters here in Dumaguete and asked them can you do a Search of his Luggage help him Wrap it and note it as Clean. HUH! Not our Job and anyway it will probably be all over after Xmas! Go Figure that my Friends. Jack :tiphat: ps, have a look at this news article that includes a Video. Boss and Mods this is News so I hope the link is OK? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support scott h Posted November 9, 2015 Forum Support Posted November 9, 2015 I think the bad actors have started to lay low, seems like according to the news reports I have seen lately the folks that are getting caught are those who like bullets instead of a lucky rabbits foot :1 (103): :hystery: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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