Philippines Poe Dismayed Tender

With too many blind spots because of the lack of CCTV cameras the countrys airports could just be the ideal place for lovers seeking private moment.Sen. Grace Poe briefly turned an exasperating situation into a hilarious scene with her remark over the absence of surveillance cameras in some areas in the countrys main gateway.I think if youre looking for a place to go you can go to the airport. Doon ka na lang mag-date. Mukhang di ka makikita she said in jest.During her interpellation of Sen. Joseph Victor Ejercito shortly after midnight Tuesday during the marathon debates of the national budget Poe inquired about the number of CCTVs in airports.Are we complete now with our CCTV cameras in NAIA and in our major airports Hindi ba may napatay na mayor na matagal na she asked.Poe was referring to the case of Labangan Zamboanga del Sur Mayor Ukol Talumpa who was killed at the arrival area of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in December 2013. His wife and two others were also shot dead.Ejercito who defended the agencys budget said NAIA General Manager Ed Monreal reported that the bidding for the CCTV project was already completed and the post-qualification process was ongoing. He added that airport officials are hoping the process would be completed by January 2019.Poe and Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri were dismayed with the reason given by the NAIA management.Stressing the importance of CCTVs Poe said the cameras would also serve as extra protection to passengers including overseas Filipino workers. It would deter baggage theft more so if they are strategically placed on baggage routes from the plane to the carousel.Pati yung sa X-ray machines sa entrance ng airport dapat may CCTVs rin para kung may OFW na binuksan ang bagahe captured on cam she said.The senator said NAIAs 24-hour camera monitoring should likewise cover taxi bays so that if an OFW would complain that hes being charged a high rate there is proof of wrongdoing.Ejercito said there had been failures of bidding for the past eight years and a losing bidder sought a temporary restraining order from a local court which prevents the MIAA from procuring CCTVs.So its really crazy he said.