While it does not have any closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage to help clear the mess, the Manila International Airport Authority is ready to have its security personnel testify on the scuffle involving columnist Ramon Tulfo and actor Raymart Santiago at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport 3 Sunday.
In a radio interview Monday, MIAA general manager Jose Angel Honrado said his men will be ready to testify if called by the court.
“Pag pinatawag sila ng korte, siyempre haharap sila,” Honrado told dzBB radio.
He said this was the next best thing to CCTV footage, saying the NAIA-3 baggage area had no working CCTV equipment.
Tulfo and Santiago engaged in a scuffle at the NAIA-3’s baggage area Sunday, after Santiago saw Tulfo taking footage of actress Claudine Barretto – Santiago’s wife – scolding an airline attendant over their missing luggage.
While Santiago said Tulfo tried to punch him when he asked what he was doing, Tulfo said Santiago and some companions ganged up on him. Both are taking their fight to the courts.
Statements from security personnel
Honrado said that while there was no CCTV at the baggage area where the fight occurred, there were statements taken from security personnel there.
“May mga salaysay na kinuha rito. Kung hahanapin ng korte ang salaysay, ibibigay sa korte kung magkaroon ng kaso,” he said.
On the other hand, Honrado admitted he could not guarantee there will be no repeat of what happened Sunday.
“Hindi kasi araw-araw na nangyari. Mula ako naupo rito ngayon lang ako nakakita ng suntukan sa baggage area,” he said. — RSJ, GMA News
source: gmanetwork.com
