(Eagle News)–The United States Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, Aug. 8, rescinded the public notice on security conditions it issued on the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
According to a statement released by the US-DHS earlier this evening, the public notice issued in December 2018 was lifted because the Philippines was able to make significant improvements in the security operations at the airport.
The NAIA passed two inspections conducted by the US Transportation Security Administration in March and May.
According to the Department of Transportation, among the efforts made to address the TSA findings are: the approval and publication of the updated NAIA Security Plan and National Civil Aviation Security Program; strict implementation of new security screening standard operating procedures; operationalization of alarm system of access doors; use of new screening equipment such as dual view x-ray machines and Explosive Trace Devices; recruitment, training and certification of additional Security Screening Officers; close coordination among all security units operating at the NAIA, such as the Office for Transportation Security, PNP Aviation Security Group, MIAA Police, Philippine Coast Guard and contracted Security Guards; and the cooperation of airline companies, ground handlers and their concessionaires.
“The DOTr, along with the MIAA, CAAP, and OTS, commits to sustain an efficient and reliable security system at the NAIA, and work with relevant authorities and stakeholders to ensure compliance with global aviation security standards,” the DOTr said.
