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The Office of Transportation Security heightens security in airports, sea ports, bus terminals and railway stations nationwide this holiday season
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OTS cancelled leaves of airport Security Screening Officers
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OPLAN Biyaheng Ayos: Paskuhan 2022 has been activated from December 23 to January 3, 2023
The Office for Transportation Security (OTS) is heightening security at key transport facilities over the holidays.
OTS is inspecting airports, sea ports, bus terminals and railway stations nationwide following Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista’s directive to ensure the safety and security of passengers amid the expected travel surge.
OTS administrator and undersecretary Ma.O Aplasca in a statement said the agency has cancelled leaves of airport Security Screening Officers even as it has activated OPLAN Biyaheng Ayos: Paskuhan 2022 from December 23 to January 3, 2023.
Aplasca said: “The OTS is ready to serve the public this Christmas season. We have already removed the initial security screening checkpoints in some airport terminals in time for the yuletide season, like in NAIA Terminals 1 and 2, and in Cebu, and our manpower have been proportionately distributed to augment each of the screening lanes to facilitate fast and efficient movement of passengers going to the boarding area.”
He reminded passengers to check their bags for prohibited items, the list of which is on ots.gov.ph.
Passengers may report suspicious activities and packages left behind at transport terminals on the public hotline (+63917-315-5377/+63923-271-5207) or e-mail pio@ots.gov.ph.
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