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GMA Network
26-06-2025
- GMA Network
Taxi drivers caught overcharging at NAIA terminals
The Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group (PNP-AVSEGROUP) apprehended taxi drivers who were engaging in contract-based fares, some of which were ten times more than the regular rate. According to Marisol Abdurahman's Thursday report on '24 Oras,' one of the 11 taxi drivers caught asked for a P300 fare to his passenger instead of using the taxi meter. His driver's license was taken, and he will undergo an investigation. 'True enough, napatunayan naming meron talagang contracting beyond dun sa standard dun sa supposed meter,' said Police Brigadier General Jason Capoy, AVSEGROUP director. (True enough, we have proven that there was contracting beyond the standard meter.) Those taxi drivers engaging in contracting may face revocation of their temporary operations permit from the Land Transportation Office. 'Once they will still do the same violation, subject for revocation of license and franchise po ito,' Capoy said. Based on its investigation, the AVSEGROUP said some taxi drivers sometimes asked for more than the usual fare, like the earlier report where the taxi fare from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 to Terminal 1 costs P1,200. The AVSEGROUP is also investigating the possible accomplices of the taxi drivers at NAIA. 'If find na may talagang nakikipag kuntaabahan at nakinabang, we will file the necessary administrative kung active pa sila or criminal case,' Capoy said. (If we find any accomplices, we will file an administrative case against them if they are still active, or a criminal case.) —Mariel Celine Serquiña/LDF, GMA Integrated News
Filipino Times
14-06-2025
- Filipino Times
Returning OFW from Thailand nabbed at NAIA over falsification case
A returning overseas Filipino worker (OFW) from Thailand was arrested at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on Thursday afternoon due to an outstanding arrest warrant. In a statement Friday, the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group (PNP-AVSEGROUP) said the woman was flagged upon arrival from Bangkok and found to have a bailable warrant issued in 2021 by the Parañaque City Regional Trial Court. She faces charges of falsification of public documents, with bail set at ₱36,000. 'The accused is now in the custody of the Intel and Warrant Section, Police Station 11 of the Manila Police District for documentation and appropriate legal action,' the PNP-AVSEGROUP added.
GMA Network
08-06-2025
- GMA Network
American wanted in US for attempted murder nabbed at NAIA
The arrest was conducted at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 on June 7, 2025. Photo from PNP Aviation Security Group FB An American wanted in the US for attempted murder and assault with deadly weapon was arrested on Saturday at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2, the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group said Sunday. The 47-year-old male suspect was nabbed upon his arrival at NAIA Terminal 2 from Caticlan, the PNP AVSEGROUP said in a press release. The arrest was conducted via a joint operation of the Bureau of Immigration–Fugitive Search Unit (BI-FSU) and the Aviation Security Unit-NCR, NAIA Police Station 2. The suspect was arrested by virtue of an arrest warrant issued on May 14, 2025. A bail of $1 million was set by the court. The suspect was placed under the custody of the BI Warden Facility at Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City for booking and documentation. —KG, GMA Integrated News
Filipino Times
19-05-2025
- Filipino Times
Passenger arrested at Tacloban Airport for carrying submachine gun replica amid election gun ban
A Manila-bound traveler was arrested at Tacloban City Airport after authorities discovered a replica of a submachine gun in his luggage, the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group (PNP-AVSEG) reported. The passenger was stopped from boarding and taken into custody during routine screening, which revealed a replica of a Heckler & Koch MP5 submachine gun with a magazine in his bag. Authorities said the incident violated Republic Act No. 10591 or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act, in connection with Commission on Elections (Comelec) Resolution No. 11067. The nationwide gun ban, which started on January 12 and will run through June 11, 2025, prohibits the transport of firearms and deadly weapons—including toy guns and replicas—during the election period. The Department of Transportation's Office for Transportation Security also includes replicas and toy firearms in its list of banned items. Passengers may face arrest or offloading even outside the gun ban period if found carrying such items. 'This is part of our commitment to keep every passenger and flight safe. We remind the public to always inspect their baggage for prohibited items before traveling,' said PNP-AVSEG Director Police Brigadier General Christopher Abecia.
