Tag: Airport Security
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PH Airport Authorities Urge Travelers to Stop Carrying Bullets as ‘Anting-anting’ Amulets
The Office for Transportation Security (OTS) issued a new advisory urging air travelers to avoid carrying bullets as amulets—locally known as “anting-anting”—in Philippine airports, following a recent incident at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 involving an Iloilo-bound passenger. The reminder came after airport security personnel at NAIA Terminal 2 detected an ammunition component, believed…
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NAIA to Shift Security Screening Before Immigration to Enhance Passenger Experience
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is set to rearrange its security protocols by moving the screening checkpoints ahead of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) counters, according to an announcement from the Office for Transportation and Security (OTS). This change aims to address passenger complaints about the inconvenience of having to discard prohibited items after…
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Massive Surge in Holiday Travel: Nearly 190,000 Passengers at Philippine Airports
MANILA – The holiday season saw a significant increase in travel, with nearly 190,000 passengers moving through Philippine airports on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI). Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado reported that a total of 186,193 travelers were processed during these peak days. On Christmas Eve, the BI noted…
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OTS Urges Holiday Travelers to Check Prohibited Airport Items
As the holiday season approaches and passenger numbers are expected to surge, the Office for Transportation Security (OTS) has issued a reminder to travelers to be vigilant about the items they bring to airports. OTS Administrator Crizaldo Nieves emphasized the importance of reviewing the list of prohibited items before packing, advising passengers to pack their…
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