Airport security failed to stop Tulfo-Santiago brawl -- police

MANILA, Philippines -- Airport security personnel were remiss in preventing the fight between broadcaster and columnist Ramon Tulfo and the camp of actor Raymart Santiago at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 last Sunday, a police official said.

Chief Supt. Tomas Rentoy III, director of the police Supervisory Office for Security and Investigation Agencies (SOSIA), told reporters that personnel of the Lanting Security Agency could have done more in stopping the brawl.

"Admittedly there were lapses because if not, then the incident would not have gotten out of hand," Rentoy said.

He said at the start, security personnel should have already restrained the two fighting groups and immediately brought them to the security office.

Rentoy said police are also investigating reports that some security personnel also took part in the brawl.

The fight between Tulfo and Santiago started when Tulfo took photos of Santiago's wife, actress Claudine Barretto, who was reportedly scolding a ground crew of Cebu Pacific over an offloaded luggage.

Rentoy said the security agency could face suspension of license if lapses were proven. PNP SOSIA is expected to come out with an official report by the end of the week.

source: interaksyon.com

Raymart Santiago, Mon Tulfo in fist fight

MANILA, Philippines – Actor Raymart Santiago and journalist Mon Tulfo got into a fist fight Sunday afternoon at the arrival area of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3.

In an interview with dzMM, Tulfo said he just arrived from Davao onboard a Cebu Pacific flight when he saw a familiar face at the arrival area reprimanding a flight attendant.

“Nasa arrival area na ako, palabas na ako ng arrival area tapos may napansin akong magandang babae. Namumukhaan ko, maganda siya eh. Hindi ko naman siya nakilala. Pinagalitan ang ground stewardess ng Cebu Pacific,” he said.

Tulfo said he later on recognized that it was Santiago’s wife, actress Claudine Barretto, who was scolding the airport staff.

“Nag-sympathize ako sa kanya dahil sabi ko, tingnan mo nga naman itong Cebu Pacific bakit naman ganooon. Marami na kasing insidente itong Cebu Pacific naging inefficient sa cargo ng mga pasahero. Kaya sabi ko buti nga,” he said.

Tulfo said he then decided to take a photo of Barretto through his camera when he heard that Barretto was already cursing the stewardess.

“Noong nakita ko na minumura na niya ang pobreng babae na mangiyak-ngiyak, ipatatanggal daw niya sa trabaho, kinunan ko ng litrato ng cellphone. Gusto ko sanang sabihin na ‘Cool ka lang, iyan namang babae, wala namang kasalanang personal sa iyo bakit mo naman minumura,’” he said.

Tulfo, however, said he was caught off guard after Santiago approached him and was forcefully trying to grab his cellphone.

“Noong nilagay ko ang cellphone ko sa vest ko... nakita nung si Raymart Santiago. Pilit niyang kinukuha ang cellphone ko. Sabi niya, ‘Bakit ka kumukuha?’ Magpapakilala sana ako kaya lang nung pilit na niyang kinukuha ang cellphone ko, tinulak ko siya sabi ko wala kang karapatan na kunin ang cellphone ko. Doon nag-umpisa ang kaguluhan,” he said.

Tulfo said several people approached him and a punch landed on his face that’s why he decided to fight back.

“Habang sinasangga ko ang mga suntok nila dahil marami sila, minumura pa ako. Ako na ang binalingan ni Claudine Barretto ng galit niya. Minumura mura na ako. Tinamaan ako eh. Noong tinamaan ako sa may mata, nagdilim na ang paningin ko,” he said.

Tulfo said it took a while before airport authorities responded to stop the brawl.

Airport authorities are currently conducting an investigation over the incident.

source: abs-cbnnews.com

Mon Tulfo, Raymart Santiago exchange blows at NAIA 3

MANILA -- Philippine Daily Inquirer columnist Ramon Tulfo and actor Raymart Santiago exchanged blows at the NAIA 3 Sunday.

Tulfo said he was simply trying to pacify Claudine Barretto, Santiago's wife, who was allegedly verbally abusing a ground crew when Santiago turned to him.

In a television interview, Tulfo had bruises on his face.

source: interaksyon.com