Lazatin urges congressional probe into 'laglag bala’ scheme

• Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2015/11/15/lazatin-urges-congressional-probe-laglag-bala-scheme-441616
• Sunday, November 15, 2015

By Reynaldo G. Navales

ANGELES CITY -- Councilor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. has filed a council resolution requesting the House of Representatives and the Senate to conduct investigation on the alleged "laglag bala" scam in all international airports in the country, including the Clark International Airport (CRK).

Lazatin said the numerous "laglag bala" incidents are tarnishing the reputation of Philippine airports.

“These will cause negative effects to Philippine tourism and the government needs to actively address this issue,” he said.

Lazatin said that it is more prudent if similar investigations in all international airports in the country will be conducted.

“It is essential to put an end to this alleged scam lalo na nabibiktima diumano ay mga kababayan nating OFWs,” Lazatin said.

Earlier, Lazatin filed two resolutions expressing support to the resolutions filed by Senator Ralph Recto in the Senate and Valenzuela City Representative Sherwin Gatchalian in the House of Representatives.

“With the investigations, the Senate and Lower House wish to put an end to the 'laglag bala' scam by uncovering who are involved in its operations and institutionalize proper legal measures to reinstate professionalism into the ranks of airport personnel and make sure similar incidents will not happen again,” Lazatin said.