Allow me to give my own tips and suggestions on how to detect and avoid bus bombers.
Right after you step into the bus, be on the lookout for bags which had been left behind under a seat or behind the last row of seats. Notify the conductor and the driver immediately when you see one.
If the bus is already moving before you see the abandoned bag, get off at once at the very next stop.
Watch out for passengers who stuff their bag under their seat even if it’s small enough to be carried or placed on the lap. Point this out to the conductor immediately.
Habang tumatakbo ang bus, pagmasdan mabuti ang ibang pasahero.
Kung mayroong PAIKOT-IKOT ang mga mata, naka-shades kahit araw na araw, nanginginig ang katawan kahit mainit ang bus, nagtatakip ng mukha kahit hindi nasisilaw o walang nangangamoy, hindi mapalagay at panay ang tingin sa bag kahit wala namang dumi ito o sira, ituro agad sa konduktor.
Inform the conductor and the driver pronto if you see a passenger who suddenly places his or her bag at another spot in the bus for no clear reason.
Especially if the passenger hurriedly gets off the bus after that and leaves his or her bag behind. Rush out of the bus, too, when that happens.
If you suddenly smell gunpowder or any other strange odor, inform the conductor and the other passengers and jointly trace where it’s coming from.
And to make it easier for you to escape in case of bombing, choose a window seat or one that is nearest to the door.
I would also like to reiterate my call in one of my earlier blogs to the authorities to distribute photos and posters of wanted criminals especially terrorists, in busy and strategic areas and spots.
MAKAKATULONG ang Sambayanan sa paghanap at paghuli ng mga kriminal. Pero magagawa lang nila ito kung MAKIKITA nila ang ITSURA ng hinahanap.
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From our blogmates:
VENUS AMORANTO of Binan, Laguna on the Makati bus bombing:
Walang gagawa nito kung walang nag-utos. 30
All of us not only PUV riders should be aware whenever and wherever we are, especially in public places. I'm sure if they will bomb another target it may not be another bus. I agree with you Mr. Antonio wherever we are we should be aware of unattended things but hidden bombs can come in any casing. Bombers don't want their bomb to catch too much attention. So when in crowded places like malls, churches, schools, restaurants and the like we should avoid getting near trash bins, garbage, filthy toilets and other unsuspicious areas. By the way Mr. Antonio I heard that this unfortunate incident is being blamed on PNoy coz they say he ignored the warnings from other countries of the impending terrorist attacks to our country.
ReplyDeletekeep up the good work bro!
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Thanks for the information and suggestions Mr. Antonio and for reminding everyone to be aware whenever and wherever we are!Keep up the good work Sir! God Bless!
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