(Eagle News)–The Palace is “looking into” the United States’ Department of Homeland Security’s advisory on what it said were substandard security measures implemented at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the government was taking into consideration the recommendations given by the US “particularly as regards the safety of our airports.” “Ensuring the safety of the traveling public is one of the critical interests of our government in view […]
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MIAA says 7 of 16 Homeland Security recommendations for NAIA already addressed
(Eagle News)– The Manila International Airport Authority on Thursday, Dec. 27, gave the assurance it would address all the recommendations given by the United States’ Department of Homeland Security for security measures at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport to be improved. In a press conference, MIAA General Manager Ed Monreal said of the 16 recommendations, seven have already been completed. “There is no cause for alarm even as we put in place security enhancements…There is nothing […]
US could ask visa applicants for social media passwords
WASHINGTON, Unite States (AFP) — US embassies could ask visa applicants for passwords to their own social media accounts in future background checks, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said Tuesday. Kelly said the move could come as part of the effort to toughen vetting of visitors to screen out people who could pose a security threat. He said it was one of the things under consideration especially for visitors from seven Muslim majority countries with […]





