The brazen attack in Glorietta simply represents the state of our nation and communities. If such a high security area as the premier mall in the nation could be attacked, then what of our gated communities? How safe are we?
Glorietta’s Emirate Security Services is owned by a former PNP NCRPO Chief General Aglipay. If his men could not prevent such an occurrence, what more the other security agencies or Policemen of Makati?
The criminals that perpetrated the attack just took advantage of the lack of strict implementation on the use of police uniforms. Any Tom, Dick or Harry can buy these uniforms in Quiapo or the Tiangge’s or, even make them on their own. Furthermore, they had obviously planned their entry, but true to their nature as low class goons, broke the glass displays instead of just asking for the watches. This called the attention of Tinga’s bodyguards who botched their whole plan. At least we know Tinga will be safe and he chooses to have lunch at a more costlier place rather than the FORT. That’s another issue all together.
Another question though is how, even with metal detectors did Tinga’s men get in the mall with their own guns? Shouldn’t the Mayor be safe in the hands of Mall security, dogs and all? I guess the answer is obvious.
There needs to be a lot of explaining to be done here by almost everybody- including Ayala Malls, again! How safe is this place for all of us? I doubt that the Mall will remove Emirates Security and you can bet our bottoms on that!
Calling on all authorities to set guidelines on the use of uniforms and policies on entrance to private subdivisions, condominiums and buildings.
San Lorenzo Village Monitor 