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Is ‘Punit Passport’ the New ‘Tanim Bala’?

Bing JabadanApril 27, 2025April 27, 202506 mins

Is ‘Punit Passport’ the New ‘Tanim Bala’? By Bing Jabadan April 27, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – Travelers are now facing a disturbing evolution of extortion at the country’s airports, or are these isolated incidents amplified by social media? Just as the country was about to shed the shadow of the notorious “tanim bala” (bullet planting)…

Philippines Emerges as Global Halal Tourism Powerhouse, Ranking in Top 5

FIRING LINE: The only right Beijing has

Japan’s Visa Fee Hike: A New Era for Filipino Travelers

Fatal School Shootings, Stabbings Spark Urgent Call for Enhanced Child Protection in Philippine Schools

BI Dismantles Online Scam Hub, Arrests Five Foreign Nationals

Palestinian Ambassador Confronts Attack on Supporters in Siargao, Demands Justice

Is ‘Punit Passport’ the New ‘Tanim Bala’?