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Office For Transportation Security Begins Audit Of Airports To Boost Security

The Office for Transportation Security will inspect airports nationwide to look into their adherence to international and national security standards.

Office For Transportation Security Begins Audit Of Airports To Boost Security

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The Office for Transportation Security (OTS) is set to begin an audit of airports across the country to ensure their “consistent adherence” to both international and national security standards.

In a Facebook post on Tuesday, the OTS said National Aviation Security (AVSEC) auditors will perform compliance monitoring activities (CMA) which will be done in coordination and cooperation with airport authorities and operators.

“The CMA includes the conduct of audits, inspections, and covert security systems test, which aims to verify the actual implementation of their respective airport security programs,” it said.

The airports included in the audit are the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), Clark International Airport, Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Surigao Airport, Jolo Airport, Siargao Airport, Sanga-Sanga Airport, Camiguin Airport, Laoag International Airport, Tacloban Airport, Puerto Princesa International Airport, General Santos Airport, Roxas Airport and Calbayog Airport.

To increase compliance of airport stakeholders, the OTS has sought cooperation from airport authorities such as the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), Luzon International Premiere Airport Development (LIPAD), Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA), and the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group (PNP-AVSEGROUP).

In September, the OTS announced its plans to upgrade the security screening management plan at the NAIA to improve services and for the convenience of passengers.

The “major” changes in the security screening layout were meant to be more efficient and effective in ensuring the security of passengers and their baggage. (PNA)