11-3-2025 (MANILA) A fresh scandal at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport has prompted President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to launch a thorough investigation into the alleged “burial-bullet” incident, marking the latest in a series of security-related controversies plaguing the nation’s transport hubs.
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon took swift action, dismissing three airport staff members after the incident gained significant traction across social media platforms. However, the President has opted to withhold personal commentary until the Department of Transportation concludes its comprehensive probe.
“Such incidents cannot be permitted to recur,” declared Malacañang Press Officer Claire Castro during a briefing at the Palace. She emphasised the administration’s commitment to establishing accountability through meticulous investigation procedures.
In a parallel development highlighting broader security challenges, authorities successfully apprehended South Korean fugitive Na Ikhyeon in Angeles City, Pampanga. The foreign national had previously orchestrated an escape during a hearing, allegedly with assistance from Bureau of Immigration personnel, adding another layer of complexity to the current security discourse.
The Palace has signalled President Marcos’s grave concern regarding the immigration controversy, with Castro confirming that the administration is treating the matter with utmost seriousness. The dual incidents have cast a spotlight on operational protocols within the nation’s key security institutions, prompting calls for systemic reforms.
The developments represent a critical juncture for Philippine border security and immigration enforcement, with both cases underscoring the need for enhanced vigilance and potential policy revisions across multiple government agencies.
