Senators pressed officials of Naia to fix what they termed as a simmering turf war between agencies manning the airport’s security. | melvingasconINQ /PDI
The Senate blue ribbon committee wrapped up its investigation of Sen. Grace Poe, chair of the Senate committee on public services, expose of the Feb. 13 incident that led to the alleged unauthorized departure of a group of foreigners.
Sen. Raffy Tulfo said a “turf war” involving the Manila International Airport Authority , Bureau of Immigration, Bureau of Customs, Bureau of Quarantine and other concerned agencies exposed the controversy.“So it’s a good thing that some personalities got swindled in this [human trafficking] scheme; otherwise, we will not be [facing one another] here today,” he said.
“Knowingly, you admitted under oath—falsely that you were relieved and no longer had the authority. You could have been asked for your official papers and as to why you were still there,” he said
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