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NAIA AIRLINE PASSENGERS WARNED: DON’T USE ALUMINUM FOIL

November 4, 2015 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – Yesterday, we reported that the Philippine government has approved the importation of 500 tons of plastic wrap in order to meet the demand resulting from the laglag bala scheme whereby bullets are allegedly being planted in bags of unsuspecting passengers going through the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) for purposes of extortion.

Desperate times call for desperate measures.

Many passengers, unable to procure plastic wrap to protect their luggage from being targeted by the schemers, are turning to aluminum foil which is plenty in supply from local supermarkets and other retailers in Metro Manila.

But these passengers only end up in frustration upon arriving at NAIA to be told that aluminum foil cannot be used to wrap their bags because it is against airport security regulations.

Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Jose Angel Honrado said that x-ray cameras cannot see through aluminum foil and won’t be able to detect bullets, illegal substances and other prohibited items.

Honrado warned that bags wrapped in aluminum foil will be confiscated and will not be allowed on board any departing aircraft.

Government, International, Law Enforcement, Travel

PHILIPPINES TO IMPORT 500 TONS OF PLASTIC WRAP TO KEEP UP WITH HIGH DEMAND AT MANILA’S AIRPORT

November 3, 2015 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – The government of Philippines President NoyNoy Aquino has confirmed that it will be importing 500 tons (one million pounds) of plastic wrap from various international sources to keep up with increasing demand for the product at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport ( NAIA).

NAIA has been in the headlines recently because of a scheme called laglag bala or tanim bala in which incoming and outgoing passengers at are being questioned and detained for bullets found in their luggage as they pass through airport security. It is alleged that the bullets are being planted by airport personnel with the intent of extorting money from the unsuspecting passengers.

Passengers have resorted to wrapping their checked-in and carry-on luggage with plastic as a way of securing them from airport schemers.

Some 33 Million passengers go through NAIA each year. With such high volume of passengers, local manufacturers of plastic wrap just can’t keep up with the increased demand.

Plastic wrap imports from the U.S., Europe, Australia and Japan are expected to start arriving in the next two weeks, just in time for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit Meeting to be held in Manila.

Business, Government, International, Travel

SEVERE SHORTAGE OF PLASTIC WRAP IN THE PHILIPPINES

November 1, 2015 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – Supermarkets and retailers in the Philippines are reporting a severe shortage of plastic wrap as a result of recent reports that incoming and outgoing airline passengers at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) are being held and charged for alleged bullets found in their luggage.

Known as laglag bala (bullet drop) or tanim bala (planted bullet), the airport scheme involves passengers being questioned and detained by airport security for having bullets in their luggage. It is widely believed that the bullets are “planted” by airport personnel as a way to extort money from unsuspecting passengers.

As a result, many passengers are taking the precaution of securing their luggage from the scheme by wrapping their bags with plastic wrap. It has created an unusual demand for the plastic item.

Some passengers are taking no chances. They’re not only wrapping their bags with plastic wrap. They are also wrapping themselves, just to be on the safe side.