Tag: security measures

Palace “looking into” US advisory on “inadequate” security measures at NAIA

(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 […]

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US says NAIA security measures are substandard; US envoy expresses confidence DoTR can make improvements

(Eagle News)–United States Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim expressed confidence Philippine transportation authorities could improve the security measures in place at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Kim issued the statement after the US Department of Homeland Security said the measures did not  meet International Civil Aviation Organization standards, and required all airlines to advise their passengers travelling from the US to Manila about the same. The DHS also required for its advisory to be posted […]

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Grab PHL condoles with kin of driver killed in Parañaque

(Eagle News)–Grab Philippines on Wednesday, Aug. 8, expressed its condolences to one of its partner-drivers who was found lifeless–with 12 gunshot wounds— in the vehicle in Parañaque City. According to Grab, it will “continuously cooperate with the authorities to give justice” to the family of Ananias Antigua, who was found on July 31 in Barangay Galo. “We respect the privacy of the family and they are assured that Grab will extend the support they need in […]

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Gov’t starts mobilization of 60,000 people from 21 agencies for ASEAN security

The mobilization of a total of 60,000 people and resources from 21 government agencies  already started early this week. This was confirmed by Interior and Local Government officer in charge and ASEAN 2017 Committee on Security, Peace and Order, Emergency Preparedness and Response Chairman Catalino Cuy. Philippine National Police Chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosa also said that they have not received nor detected any clear or imminent danger during the 31st ASEAN Summit and […]

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Manila Police to help in security measures for ASEAN Summit in November, says Mayor Estrada

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Manila City Mayor Joseph Estrada ordered the Manila Police District to lay down their security plans for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit that will be held in November. “Important issues will be discussed during this meeting of world leaders so we have to do our part in ensuring that there will be zero incidents during the conduct of Asean activities,” Estrada pointed out. The security measures […]

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Authorities start security preparations for President Duterte’s 2nd SONA

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The National Capital Regional Police Office (NCRPO) is now conducting security preparations for the second State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Rodrigo Duterte to be held on July 24 at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City. NCRPO Chief Oscar Albayalde said they will conduct an anti-crowd disturbance management competition in Rizal Park this weekend. Security will be tighter during the SONA because there are sensitive issues like […]

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Zamboanga City strictly implements “No ID, no entry policy”

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The municipality of Sibugay, Zamboanga has implemented a strict “no ID, no entry” policy. The ordinance was issued after a special session of the municipal council, which also ordered the setting up of security checkpoints. Residents and non-residents of the municipality are advised to always bring their identification cards in line with the new measure. https://youtu.be/3E8cdU9AsGo

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Pagbubukas ng klase sa Davao naging matiwasay; inspeksyon sa mga checkpoint mahigpit pa ring ipinatutupad

DAVAO CITY (Eagle News) – Sa kabuuan ay naging matiwasay ang pagbubukas ng klase ngayong taon ayon sa Davao City Police Office (DCPO). Sinabi ni Senior Insp. Ma. Teresita Gazpan, spokesperson ng DCPO, na walang natalang insidente o krimen sa pagbalik ng mga estudyante sa mga paaralan sa siyudad. Ayon naman sa Police Regional Office (PRO) XI, nasa 5,000 na mga pulis ang ikinalat sa iba’t-ibang paaralan sa buong rehiyon, hindi pa kasama ang police auxiliary forces. […]

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Speaker Alvarez: Resorts World Manila attack should serve as “wake-up call” for police, military

(Eagle News) — Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez on Saturday said the Resorts World Manila attack that left more than 30 people dead should serve as a “wake-up call” for the police and the military, who should not allow it to “instill fear in the citizenry.” This as Alvarez expressed his opinion the incident early Friday was a “clear example of a lone wolf terrorist attack targeting civilians to inflict maximum loss of lives and damage to […]

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Seguridad sa mga paliparan sa bansa, mas hinigpitan

(Eagle News) – Mas hinigpitan na ng Philippine National Police-Aviation Security Group ang seguridad sa lahat ng mga paliparan sa bansa. Inilatag na ni PNP-AVSEGroup Director Chief Supt. Sheldon Jacaban ang isang nationwide security plan na magpapaigting sa pagpapatrolya sa mga paliparan at checkpoint sa lahat ng pasukan at labasan ng mga terminal. Nakasaad sa naturang security plan, na ang mga road safety marshal ay itatalaga sa airport terminals kung saan magsasagawa ng random paneling ang mga Special Operations […]

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Security tightened in various airports after Marawi siege

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Security at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport was tightened after the declaration of martial law in Mindanao following the Marawi siege. “We will implement stricter security measures at the airport,” Manila International Airport Authority General Manager Ed Monreal said. Monreal said that the airport police department was always coordinating with the Aviation Security Group and other law enforcement groups in order to monitor the security in the four terminals of NAIA. Monreal […]

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