Abettors of ‘laglag-bala’ scam should be sacked, says Tolentino

Independent senatorial candidate Francis Tolentino

“Incriminate the perpetrators and protect the innocent.”

These are the strong statements of former MMDA chairman now independent senatorial candidate Francis Tolentino in relation to the latest controversial issue of “tanim o laglag bala” at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia).

Tolentino urged the authorities to simultaneously reshuffle the airport officials involved in the modus while investigation is ongoing.

“Para hindi mabigyang kulay, alisin muna lahat ng mga isinasangkot, i-reshuffle muna ang mga naka-assign sa area, ilipat sa ibang paliparan,” said Tolentino in radio interview.

Moreover, Tolentino also insisted putting a lot of CCTV cameras around the airport to monitor the movement of all people.

“Tadtarin natin ng CCTV ‘yung loob at labas upang may recording sa mga pangyayari,” he added.

For a long-term solution, Tolentino insisted that it is high time to amend the Firearms Law.

“Mataas ang 12 years imprisonment para sa nahulihan ng bala e kaya nasasamantala rin. Dapat nang baguhin ang batas,” said Tolentino.

“Dapat maging matigas ang mga awtoridad sa pagpaparusa sa mga may kasalanan pero dapat ding tiyakin na hindi mapapahamak ang mga inosente,” he added.