Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICE FOR TRANSPORTATION SECURITY
OTS
ACCOMPLISHMENT
REPORT FOR CY 2019
TRANSPORT SECURITY AUDIT REGIME
“Ensuring a Secured National Transportation System”
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Office for Transportation Security’s Mission, Vision, Mandate and
Core Function
MISSION**
“We are anational government agency that ensures the secure travel of people and goods on air, sea and land by developing, implementing and coordinating transportation security policies and programs compliant with relevant international standards.”
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VISION**
“To be a credible transportation security regulatory institution at par with its international counterparts.”
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MANDATE*
As the designated Single Authority responsible for the security of the transportation systems of the country, OTS is mandated to oversee and regulate the following sectors: a) CIVIL AVIATION, by ensuring that annex 17 to the convention on international civil aviation and the national civil aviation security programmed (NCASP) are implemented; b) SEA TRANSPORT & MARITIME INFRASTRUCTURE, by ensuring that the ISPS code is implemented and that a national security program for sea transport and maritime infrastructure is formulated, developed & implemented; c) LANDTRANSPORTATION, RAIL SYSTEM & INFRASTRUCTURE, by ensuring that a national security program for land transportation, rail system & infrastructure is formulated, developed and implemented.
* EO No. 311 s. 2004 Section 1
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CORE FUNCTION**
Risk Management Identify, assess, communicate and mitigate transport security risks
Transport Security Policy Development Formulate, develop and maintain transportation security policies, plans and programs in accordance with international and national transport security standards
Regulation Compliance Conduct audit, inspection and testing of security personnel, equipment and facility to ensure compliance to standards
Training Standards Management Develop and accredit transport security course curriculum and certify trainers and transport security personnel
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CORE VALUES**
As an organization
We value integrity. We practice what we say. We formulate policies, plans and programs and we use resources attuned with the OTS Mission and Vision.
We are competent. We constantly search for and apply new ideas, technologies and practice to improve the delivery of services to our stakeholders.
We value our stakeholders with utmost respect and care.
We, the members of the OTS family, work as a team to attain common goods and objectives.
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QUALITY POLICY**
We are committed to deliver the highest quality of service in ensuring the security of the country’s transportation system by developing, implementing, and maintaining risk-based policies and security programs compliant with international standards.
We ensure stakeholders’ compliant with the National Transportation Security Programs, rules and regulations through an oversight conducted with utmost integrity and provide support through relevant, timely, and methodical risk assessment and training management.
We guarantee dedicated, professional, and technically competent workforce within a well-structured organization supported with sufficient resources operating in a working environment governed by clear systematic, precise, and gender-inclusive processes.
We are committed to meet all statutory and regulatory requirements, and to continually improve the OTS Quality Management System in order to satisfy our costumer and stakeholders.
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Executive Summary
Transport security is a major concern of the Philippine government. Hence, significant efforts have been exerted to guarantee the safe and secure movement of people and goods in the civil aviation, maritime, land and rail sectors. However, the increasing demands for security require a proactive posture in order to truly ensure a secured transport environment.
The Philippines, being one of the Contracting States of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) as well as of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is bound to comply with the international standards for ensuring the security of the civil aviation and maritime sectors, respectively. Hence, the Office for Transportation Security (OTS) was created as the single authority to effectively carry out the mandate of securing all modes of transportation systems in the Philippines.
In view thereof, formulation, implementation and development of transportation security policies and regulations, in adherence to the international standards set by ICAO and IMO through the Annex 17 and ISPS Code respectively, plays as an integral part in ensuring overall security in the transportation system of the country. For CY 2019, OTS issued eight (8) Memorandum Circulars (MC) and one (1) Transportation Security Regulation.
The oversight function of OTS through security surveys, audits and inspections helps in determining the vulnerabilities and provides a macro view on the aspects of security that need to be addressed. For CY 2019, OTS conducted a total of Six hundred twenty-two (622) security inspections, surveys and audits. Close monitoring and evaluation of the same, aids in the management of risks which contributes to the contingency measures that must be adopted to help enhance our preparedness to detect, determine and deter threats by terrorism.
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Other significant accomplishments of OTS include the conduct of eighty-two (82) different trainings; attendance to eleven (11) international engagements held within and outside the country and fifteen (15) local engagements; and, hiring of fourteen (14) personnel on a permanent status assigned in the OTS main office and three hundred thirty-nine (339) Security Screening Officers in Job Order status. In addition, twenty-three (23) qualified and deserving personnel of OTS were promoted on a permanent status and one hundred (100) personnelfrom Job Order status to contractual positions.
Pursuant to LOI 414, OTS collects its share of Aviation Security Fees from different agencies (MIAA, MCIAA & CAAP). For CY 2019, OTS collected a total income of One Billion Seventy-Eight Million Two Hundred Six Thousand Five Hundred Six Pesos&02/100 CTVS (₱1,078,206,506.02). From CY 2000 to December 31, 2019, OTS collected an aggregate income of Ten Billion Three Hundred Fifty Million Five Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Six Pesos&48/100 CTVS(₱10,350,566,626.48)less the releases of NineBillion Two Hundred Eighty Million Two Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Eleven (₱9,280,264,211.00)which leaves the OTS a total balance amounting to One Billion Seventy Million Three Hundred Two Thousand Four Hundred Fifteen Pesos & 48/100 (₱1,070,302,415.48).
OTS, on this end, will continue to strive for a strongly regulated transportation system to help ensure security of the country’s transportation system with full support coming from the National Government and other stakeholders in the transportation sector.
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I. HIGHLIGHTS OF OTS ACCOMPLISHMENTS FORCY 2019
For the Calendar Year 2019, OTS has remarkably performed its mandate based on its accomplishments of the Organizational Outcome/Performance Indicators reflected below:
ORGANIZATIONAL OUTCOME (OOs) / PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (PIs)
Table 1.1 Transportation Systems Secured 2019 TRANSPORTATION Remarks SECURITY Target Actual PROGRAM
Outcome Indicator(s)
1. Percentage (%) of OTS issued Notices of Non- transportation Conformance upon exit brief to facilities compliant 90% 105% transport facilities and they were with transport required to submit corrective action security plans, report within 30 working days. programs, rules and regulations Airport Authority immediately rectified or addressed the OTS findings and observations.
The National Land Transport Security Programme (NLTSP) was approved on 01 March 2019. While the security manual was effective on December 5, 2019. The approved NLTSP is still being disseminated to stakeholders. 2. Percentage (%) of Submission of three hundred twenty transportation 90% 71% eight (328) Port Facility Security Plan facilities complaint (PFSP) and seven hundred sixty-three with national or (763) Ship Security Plan (SSP) by international stakeholders to comply with the standard requirement of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code and National Security Program.
Submission of thirty-four(34) Airport Security Plan and twenty-three (23) Airport Operators Security Plan.
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2019 TRANSPORTATION Remarks Target Actual SECURITY
PROGRAM
The National Land Transport Security Programme (NLTSP) was approved on 01 March 2019. While the security manual was effective on December 5, 2019. The approved NLTSP is still being disseminated to stakeholders. Input Indicator (s) 1. No. of risk 37 57 The target number of risk assessment assessment conducted was achieved. conducted Increase was due to the demand request of stakeholders to conduct Threat and Vulnerability Assessment (TVA) in all ports of Cebu. 2. No. of security 1200 3533 Compliance to the NCASP in accordance personnel trained with the International Civil Aviation and certified within Organization (ICAO), Annex 17 Chapter the prescribed 3.4.2 which states that “the persons timeline implementing security controls possess all competencies required to perform their duties and are appropriately trained according to the requirements of the national civil aviation security programme and that appropriated records are maintained up to date, and other relevant standards of performance shall be established and initial and periodic assessments shall be introduced to maintain those standards". Further, Chapter 3.4.3 states that “the persons carrying out screening operations are certified according to the requirements of the national civil aviation security programme to ensure that performance standards are consistently and reliably achieved".
Similarly, in Maritime, the OTS complied the training and certification requirements in the National Program for Maritime and Infrastructure, the IMO, SOLAS Chapter XI-2 ISPS Code.
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well as ship and port operators leads to the increase in number of trainings conducted by OTS and accredited Institute, Centers and Schools (ICS), that were evaluated and certified by OTS. 3. No. of site 560 622 The increase can be attributed to the inspections and simultaneous Compliance Monitoring audit or verification Activities (CMA) of Manila Terminals. conducted within a year Conducted inspections at the port facilities subject in the United Kingdom Department for Transport (UK-DfT) port visit and United States Coast Guard (USCG) International Port Security Program country assessment.
OTS will issue an interim approval extending the validity of compliance.
The increase in the number of the actual inspection conducted is attributable to the Program dissemination with stakeholders conducted by region. Data gathering and inspection were also conducted subsequent to Program dissemination, hence the actual number exceeded the targets. Also, the factor that contributed to the said increase was the implementation of DOTr approved Oplan Ligtas Biyahe Undas and Pasko 2019.
OTS will continue to exert effort to properly execute its mandate under the law, and to uphold and update the security of transportation systems to help ensure the country's economic growth and the safety, security and convenience of the riding public.
II. OTHER SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
A. RISK MANAGEMENT
a. Conduct Threat and Vulnerability Assessment
TheOffice for Transportation Security conducts security assessments in various airports, land, rail and seaports facilities in the country. For CY 2019, no major incidents against these facilities have occurred as stakeholders religiously took cognizance of the Threat and Vulnerability Assessment (TVA) team’s recommendation based on its findings and observations. Likewise, a well-timed dissemination of Transportation Security Alert Advisories (TSAAs) provided stakeholders the capability to implement enhanced security 12 OTS ANNUAL ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT CY 2019
measures, coordinate with intelligence or security units and heighten vigilance necessary to prevent occurrence of any untoward incidents.
A total of fifty-seven (57)TVAs were conducted in various airports, land, rail and seaports.
b. Security Screening Operations
The following are the prohibited items intercepted by the Security Screening Officers (SSOs) thru the OTS Transport Security Risk Management Service (TSRMS) from airports nationwide as of November 2019:
Table 2.1Prohibited items PROHIBITED ITEMS INCIDENTS QUANTITY
Live ammunitions 293 1, 237 Non-live ammunitions 181 325 Firearms 794 2, 486
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Security Restricted Items 1, 477 17, 253 TOTAL 2, 745 21, 301
B. POLICY DEVELOPMENT
Due to the evolving levels of threat affecting transport security, the OTS continues to develop policies and programs needed to improve safety and security on public transportation. The office exerts every effort to do its mandate by developing policies and programs which are abreast with international standards.
For CY 2019, OTS has issued the following Memorandum Circulars (MC) to transportation security stakeholders:
Table 3.1Memorandum Circulars (MC) TITLE OF POLICY & REMARKS TRANSPORT SECURITY PROGRAM Issued Policies and/or Issuances
1.) MC No. 01, S. 2019 re This MC will ensure persons carrying out Policies and Guidelines in screening operations possess all competencies, the Application for Interim and are certified according to the requirements Certification for Interim of the NCASP. Certification of Persons Carrying Out Screening Status Operations dated 09 Approved and signed by the January 2019 Administrator (Jan. 09, 2019) Deposited to UP Law Center (January 15, 2019) Published to OTS Official Website (January 18, 2019)
2.) MC No. 02, S. 2019 re This MC applies to all entities, whether National Land government or private, responsible in the Transportation Security implementation and enforcement of the NLSTP. Program (NLTSP) dated 01 March 2019 Status Approved and signed by the Administrator (March 01, 2019) Deposited to UP Law Center (March 22, 2019) Published to OTS Official Website (01 April 2019)
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TITLE OF POLICY & REMARKS TRANSPORT SECURITY PROGRAM Issued Policies and/or Issuances
3.) MC No.003, S. 2019 re The MC is to ensure that aviation industry Policy and Guidelines on operators have security measures in placed to Cyber Security dated 10 protect critical aviation information and April 2019 communication technology system and data against cyber threats/attacks.
Status Approved and signed by the Administrator (April 10, 2019) Deposited to UP Law Center (16 April 2019) Published to OTS Official Website (24 April 2019)
4.) MC No. 04, S. 2019 re This MC will prevent entry of prohibited items Prohibited Items List in and other dangerous substance and devices Rails, Rail Stations and that may be used to commit acts of terrorism Depot dated 27 March and acts of unlawful interference in rails, rail 2019 stations and depot.
Status Approved and signed by the Administrator (27 March 2019) Deposited to UP Law Center (09 May 2019) Published to OTS Official Website (14 May 2019)
5.) MC. No. 05, S. 2019 re The MC will provide guidelines on whether those Revised Prohibited Items items commonly carried by passengers are List dated 14 May 2019 allowed to be brought on board the aircraft.
Status Approved and signed by the Administrator (14 May 2019) Deposited to UP Law Center (21 May 2019) Published to OTS Official Website (28 May 2019)
6.) MC No. 06, Series 2019 This MC will serve as amendment to MC No. 05, dated Sept. 02, 2019 re S. 2019 dated 14 May 2019 re: Prohibited Items Amendment to List Memorandum Circular
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TITLE OF POLICY & REMARKS TRANSPORT SECURITY PROGRAM Issued Policies and/or Issuances No. 05, Series of 2019 re Status Revised Prohibited Items Approved and signed by the Administrator (Sept. 02, 2019) Deposited to UP Law Center (03 Sept. 2019) Published to OTS Official Website (18 Sept. 2019)
OTS EASES POLICY ON CARRIAGE OF UMBRELLAS IN AIRPORTS
Office for Transportation Security (OTS) Administrator Usec. Raul L. Del Rosario immediately ordered the review of OTS Memorandum Circulars No. 005 and 006 series of 2019, containing the revised list of prohibited items intended for passengers departing any Philippine airports. The initiative was made following public clamor to allow carriage of folded umbrellas in both cabin and checked baggage.
As number of passengers travelling locally and internationally increase, there has also been an increase in number of requests for information on transport security policies, particularly on prohibited items. The OTS follows the international standard set by International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in identifying items to be prohibited on board which may aid in committing any acts of unlawful interference against the civil aviation. Apart from explosives and deadly weapons, some seemingly innocent everyday items are also banned in airplanes as they posed danger to the security of passengers and the aircraft.
This includes all types of umbrellas, which were recently included in the revised prohibited items list. Baring the need for increased security control measures, the OTS held a consultation meeting with airlines and airport operators, where the latter recommended to include umbrellas as a prohibited item for carry-on bag having sharp and pointed components.
During the lengthy discussion on 08 October 2019, the OTS come in consensus with the Airlines Operators Council and airport authorities, to hear the voices of the public and provide corrective action to allow folded umbrellas in both carry-on and checked baggage, while maintaining cane umbrellas as prohibited item for carry-on bag.
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TITLE OF POLICY & TRANSPORT REMARKS SECURITY PROGRAM Issued Policies/Issuances
7.) MC No. 07, Series 2019 dated Oct This MC is to facilitate the certification 18, 2019 re Renewal of Policy on process for experienced aviation security Grandfathering or Interim staff covered by this MC without Certification, as Amended compromising competency to perform assigned functions.
Status Approved and signed by the Administrator (18 October 2019) Deposited to UP Law Center (22 Oct. 2019)
8.) MC No. 08, Series 2019 dated This MC will serve as an amendment to Oct. 21, 2019 re Revised MC No. 06, S. 2019 Prohibited Items Status Approved and signed by the Administrator (21 October 2019) Deposited to UP Law Center (22 Oct. 2019)
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For CY2019, OTS has issued one (1) Transportation Security Regulation to transportation security stakeholders:
Table 3.2Transportation Security Regulation TITLE OF POLICY & REMARKS TRANSPORT SECURITY PROGRAM Issued Transportation Security Regulation
This TSR purpose is to establish policies, procedures and guidelines in the enforcement of compliance to the standards set forth in the NCASP. 1.) TSR No. 017-2018 Enforcement of the Status National Civil Aviation Approved and signed by the Security Program Administrator (16 September 2019) Deposited to UP Law Center (20 Sept. 2019) Published to OTS Official Website (23 Sept. 2019)
C. OTS NOW ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED
The Office for Transportation Security (OTS) is pleased to have been awarded the ISO 9001:2015 certification following an independent audit by TϋV Rheinland last 21 – 22 February 2019. Processes involving (1) Policy and Standard Setting, (2) Compliance Oversight, (3) Risk Assessment, and (4) Accreditation and Training Standards Management covering civil aviation, maritime transportation, land and rail systems were assessed, as well as support and management processes on customer service (Riding Public and Stakeholders) satisfaction.
“With the untiring efforts, support and cooperation of the men and women of the OTS, we were able to surpass the challenge, nakatawid tayo.” OTS Administrator Usec. Evangelista said.
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D. OTS RECEIVES COMPUTER-BASED TRAINING SYSTEM FROM AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT
Australian Ambassador to the Philippines His Excellency Steven J. Robinson AO, handed over to the Philippines’ Office for Transportation Security (OTS) during its flag-raising ceremony on 03 July 2019, a Computer-Based Training system, as part of its continuing capacity and capability assistance projects.
With the continued support extended by the Australian government, the OTS have proven that the longstanding partnership between these two countries manifests a distinct connection that transcends the material value of this gift, and that which, pales beside the spirit of cooperation, to which it has been given.
E. LOCAL AND FOREIGN COOPERATION AND/OR ENGAGEMENT
To cope with the fast changing risks and threats, OTS participated to local and foreign meetings, conferences, trainings, seminars and other engagements on transportation security together with other local linkages. This results to a strong coordination with other transport agencies and stakeholders with regard to information updating and sharing, and continuous security in the transportation system of the country that helps ensure the free and safe movement of people and commerce.
The Office for Transportation Security had established linkages with the different government agencies and private organizations. The linkages emanated from the collaboration of OTS in the conduct of transportation security trainings with public and private institutions. Particularly, the OTS assisted in the implementation of training courses on the civil aviation and maritime sectors.
To fully enhance the transportation security, OTS has strengthened its engagement with the following International counterparts through capacity building, partnership and attendance to meetings and conferences.
The following are the cooperation and/or engagements attended by the office:
E.1. International Engagement
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UK DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT CONDUCTS MANILA PORT SURVEY IN COLLABORATION WITH PH OTS
The United Kingdom Department for Transport, in collaboration with the Philippines’ Office for Transportation Security, conducted a survey at the Manila Cruise Port on 21 - 22 March 2019.
The parameters of the port survey focused on: (1) training, drills and exercises; (2) Port Facility Security Assessment; and (3) Port Facility Security Plan with emphasis on perimeter security, access control, and screening.
OTS Deputy Administrator Atty. Miguel FF. Oraa officiated the entry and exit brief at the OTS Main Office, together with Director for Transport Security Oversight and Compliance Service Gerardo O. Gambala, Officer-in-Charge for Transport Security Risk Management Service Winston Antero P. Barquez, Director for Transport Security Policy and Program Service Edgar C. Danao and Chief of the International Affairs Division Gen. Jose V. Carillo.
Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary for Maritime Lino H. Dabi was also present during the activity.
PH OTS AND US COAST GUARD JOINTLY ASSESS SECURITY OF MAJOR PORT FACILITIES IN THE PHILIPPINES
The United States Coast Guard, in collaboration with the Philippines’ Office for Transportation Security (OTS), conducted assessment of port facilities engaged in international voyages such as the Subic Bay International Terminal Corporation, Manila International Container Terminal, and Davao International Container Terminal on 01 – 05 April 2019, to ensure that security measures are carried out in accordance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code, a standard maintained by the International Maritime Organization.
Not only does this framework of cooperation between two countries integral to the enhancement of Philippine maritime security, but it also promotes exchange of best practices and security-related information vital to the promotion of international trade between the US and the Philippines.
OTS Deputy Administrator Atty. Miguel FF. Oraa, together with Director for Transport Security Oversight and Compliance Service Gerardo O. Gambala, officiated the entry and exit brief at the OTS Main Office. 20 OTS ANNUAL ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT CY 2019
Also in attendance were the Department of Transportation Officer-in-Charge for Maritime Affairs Undersecretary Fernando Juan C. Perez and Assistant Secretary for Maritime Lino H. Dabi.
THREE (3) PHL CONTAINER PORTS GET STAMP OF APPROVAL IN US COAST GUARD ASSESSMENT
Three of the country’s international container ports were found to have significantly improved in the conduct of the International Port Security Program (IPSP) Country Assessment by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) last 1-5 April 2019.
These ports are the Subic Bay International Terminal Corporation (SBITC), Davao International Container Terminal (DICT), and the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT).
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade welcomed the positive security assessment given by the USCG, and promised to further improve security protocols in container terminals and seaports nationwide.
Present in the briefing were DOTr Assistant Secretary for Maritime Lino Dabi, on behalf of Secretary Tugade, OTS Deputy Administrator Miguel Oraa, Director for Transport Security Oversight and Compliance Service Gerardo Gambala and representatives from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), MICT, DICT, and the SBITC.
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PH OTS & US TSA CONDUCT JOINT SECURITY ASSESSMENT OF NAIA AND CLARK AIRPORT
The United States’ Transportation Security Administration (US-TSA) pays courtesy call to the Philippines’ Office for Transportation Security (OTS) on 27 May 2019, as it commences with its regular security assessment of aviation security in the Philippines. The security assessment includes airports and airline carriers servicing passengers and cargoes to the US, mail, and catering operations.
The joint security assessment conducted by the OTS and the TSA of the Ninoy Aquino International Airports Terminals 1, 2, 3 & 4’s security program and airline operators’ Airline Operators Security Program (AOSP), is an exercise of the OTS’s regulatory and oversight functions that ensures the checks and balances in the implementation of appropriate security measures.
The TSA proceeded the same day to the Manila International Airport Authority Administration Building, where the entry brief was conducted. Present were officials from the OTS, Department of Transportation, Manila International Airport Authority, and Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group.
The Clark International Airport as one of the major airports in the Philippines catering US-bound flights is also subject of the said joint assessment which is expected to end on 31 May 2019.
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MEETING IN LINE WITH THE ANTI-TERRORISM EXECUTIVE FORUM FOR AVIATION
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Assistant Secretary for Railways and Mindanao Projects Eymard Eje met with U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Assistant Administrator for Global Operations Paul Fujimura on 20 August 2019.The meeting was in line with the five-day Anti-Terrorism Executive Forum for Aviation now being held at the headquarters of the US Department of Homeland Security (US-DHS) in Arlington, Virginia, USA.
The forum is attended by representatives from the DOTr, Office for Transportation Security (OTS), Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), and Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).
On 08 August, the US-DHS lifted its public notice on security conditions at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), which was issued on 27 December 2018.
The US-DHS noted that the Philippines was able to make significant improvements in the security operations at the NAIA, with the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) and various civil aviation security authorities demonstrating their willingness to work towards sustaining the improvements.
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Assistant Secretary for Railways and Mindanao Projects Eymard Eje and other members of the Philippine delegation to the Anti-Terrorism Executive Forum for Aviation pay a courtesy call to Philippine Ambassador to the United States Benjamin "Babes" Romualdez.
During the visit, Asec. Eje hands over a copy of the DOTr Annual Report for 2018 to Amb. Romualdez.
OTS Director for Policy and Programs Gen. Edgardo Danao (ret.), CAAP Deputy Director General Ricardo Banayat, CAAP Assistant Director General Gil Maglaque, MIAA Corporate Secretary Gemaine Pormento, and representatives of the US Embassy were also in attendance at the courtesy call.
The officials are attending the anti-terrorism forum, currently held in Arlington, Virginia, in line with the collective efforts of DOTr, MIAA, OTS, and other civil aviation security authorities and stakeholders to ensure that security operations at NAIA continue to meet global aviation security standards.
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AVIATION AGENCIES COLLABORATE AS NAIA UNDERGOES ANOTHER JOINT SECURITY ASSESSMENT An Entry Brief was held on Monday, 16 September 2019, between Philippine airport authorities and the United States’ Transportation Security Administration, as parties commenced another joint security assessment of Ninoy Aquino International Airport MIAA (NAIA), together with the Office for Transportation Security (OTS).
The assessment is a continuing initiative to enhance, or otherwise sustain, security measures based on the established Standards and Recommended Practices by the International Civil Aviation Organization.
The OTS noted that the symbiotic partnership of both countries become especially important in redesigning efforts to leverage shared solutions in addressing evolving terror threats.
In August, the United States Department of Homeland Security (US-DHS) lifted the Public Notice it issued on 27 December 2018 on security conditions at NAIA. The US-DHS in its rescission of notice cited the significant improvements made in the security operations at the NAIA.
OTS Administrator Usec. Raul L. Del Rosario, for his part, stressed the importance of a whole-of-government approach in enhancing civil aviation security in the country.
To this end, he said that the OTS remains in close coordination with the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) to continuously assist them in the development of their Airport Security Program, as well as provide the necessary resources to help augment its capacity and capability.
“The OTS, along with the MIAA and other aviation agencies under the Department of Transportation - Philippines, is steering towards the direction set by Secretary Arthur Tugade to ensure inter-agency collaboration in implementing appropriate security measures in all places of public convergence, especially at transport hubs and terminals.” Usec. Del Rosario said.
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BEST PRACTICES IN NAIA SECURITY TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN ALL AIRPORTS NATIONWIDE
The recently concluded joint security assessment by the Philippines’ Office for Transportation Security (OTS) and the United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport MIAA (NAIA) has come to shape security across all airports in the country.
The OTS, as the primary overseer of the country’s transportation security, said that best security practices implemented at the NAIA will likewise be implemented in all airports in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
This will be another strategic direction that the agency aims to push forward on top of the baseline security measures it instituted, to upgrade security in light of continuing terror threats.
The OTS said these best practices by NAIA involve the enhancement of passenger and baggage screening, which is considerably the most visible aspect of aviation security; access control measures; deployment of advanced explosive detection technologies; facility improvement; enhanced background checks; and most importantly, policy and procedure improvements, to keep pace with changing international and national security requirements.
Department of Transportation - Philippines (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade has earlier ordered that there shall be no exemption on security checks regardless of positions in government and society.
“Our own employees and officers must lead by example,” the transportation chief said.
He likewise ordered that as a matter of protocol, entry or special passes shall not be issued EXCEPT for security and truly exceptional reasons.
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“Walang sundo, walang salubong sa loob,” Tugade said, reiterating that neither unwarranted facilitation nor special treatment shall be accorded to anybody, except to those that are provided by relevant law, rules and regulations.
In initiating reforms, DOTr Secretary Tugade said we must first take ownership of our mistakes and proactively implement corrective actions.
He said, “In order for us to be able to address the problem, we must first acknowledge that there is a problem. From our learning experience at NAIA during the previous joint security assessment with the TSA, we have seen that we are more capable than ever to improve several things at once, if we collaborate and adopt a holistic approach to aviation security.”
OTS Administrator Usec. Raul Del Rosario, for his part, stated, “in order to provide a level playing field in the aviation sector, and offer the Filipino people a safe, secured and comfortable travel, following President Duterte and Sec. Art’s guidance, we will ensure that these best practices will be implemented across the country.”
One of the OTS mandated functions is to assist transport operators and stakeholders comply with set international and national standards through its regulatory and compliance oversight powers.
LATEST US TSA AUDIT AT NAIA YIELDS POSITIVE RESULT The United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA), during the Exit Brief with Philippine airport authorities on 20 September 2019, commended the Office for Transportation Security (OTS), Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), and other government agencies involved, for their collective effort in enhancing security measures implemented at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport MIAA (NAIA).
TSA Inspector Carlos Martinez in his remarks said, “Having worked with you since January, I've seen the effort that has been done day by day by both OTS and MIAA. You should be nothing short of proud, really proud of what you've done."
"You are meeting ICAO Standards and things are sustained over the past few assessments. That’s commendable,” he added.
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While there remains to be some minor areas for improvement, the TSA noted overall development since the rescission of the Public Notice issued by the US Department of Homeland Security (US-DHS) on security operations at the NAIA.
These particularly include the enhancement of security in landside areas, deployment of advanced security screening technologies and regular maintenance thereof, as well as improvement on passenger and baggage screening.
On the other hand, the TSA also noted that there were ample numbers of access passes issued by the MIAA, and recommended the airport operator to set limitation.
Department of Transportation - Philippines (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade had earlier ordered that access passes can only be issued for security and truly exceptional reasons. He likewise instructed, “Walang sundo, walang salubong sa loob,” reiterating the no unwarranted facilitation shall be accorded to anyone, regardless of position in government.
OTS Administrator Usec. Raul L. Del Rosario assured his international counterpart of the agency’s commitment to ensure that stakeholders comply with set security standards.
He likewise took the opportunity to thank them for the capability and capacity assistance projects offered by the US government, which played a large part in the Philippines’ thrust towards the augmentation of security in vital transport hubs.
These include, among others, the donation of twenty-five (25) Explosive Trace Detection equipment, anti-terrorism executive training, as well as mentoring and sharing of best practices in aviation security.
TRAIN THE TRAINERS The United Kingdom (UK) Department for Transport provides airport authorities such as the Office for Transportation Security (OTS), Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), as well as selected airline operators such as Philippine Airlines (PAL), with 27 OTS ANNUAL ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT CY 2019
Train the Trainers Course last October 7-11, 2019, to enhance the capability of the instructors in conducting Checkpoint Screening Supervisors Training intended for Supervisors, Shift Supervisors and Team Leaders in charge of security screening operations at the airport.
This continuing partnership between the Philippines and the UK signifies both countries' will to address any acts of unlawful interference in the civil aviation sector.
AUSTRALIAN COUNTERPART EVALUATES SECURITY MEASURES AT NAIA The Australia’s Department of Home Affairs Aviation and Maritime Security Division (HA-AMS) on Tuesday, 22 October 2019, pays courtesy call to the Philippines’ Office for Transportation Security (OTS), and conducted an Entry Brief at the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) office as it commenced with its four-day security assessment of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The activity was jointly presided by OTS Administrator Usec. Raul L. Del Rosario and MIAA General Manager Eddie V. Monreal.
Similar to the security assessment conducted by the United States Transportation Security Administration (US-TSA) in September this year, the activity aims to ensure that adequate security measures are implemented for all outbound flights to Australia. It can be noted that the US puts in highlight the substantial security improvements at NAIA which led to the withdrawal of the public notice it issued in December of 2018 pertaining to the inadequate security measures at the said airport.
During the last assessment, the HA-AMS said that the Corrective Action Plan submitted by the airport for preceding assessments was properly implemented. This particularly include development in key areas such as front-of-the-house security, deployment of additional security screening technologies, as well as the manifested inter-agency collaboration among the Department of Transportation (DOTr), OTS, MIAA, Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group, and other agencies involved in the overall security regime. This year, it aims to determine the sustainability of the airport’s implementation of security measures in compliance with applicable international standards.
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Following directives from DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade to give utmost priority and attention to the implementation of strict security measures, OTS Administrator Usec. Raul L. Del Rosario highlighted during the call, that there were initiatives being undertaken by the agency to address the need for a change in security culture, which is an important aspect in the effective operation of security. He also said that it is important to analyze the root causes for the screeners’ performance as well as the high attrition rate for highly-skilled Security Screening Officers who seek greener pasture abroad, as a consequence of low compensation.
NAIA SCORES HIGH IN LATEST UK DFT SECURITY ASSESSMENT Security measures implemented at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have indeed improved, based on the recent security assessment of the United Kingdom Department of Transport (UK DfT).
UK DfT’s Jim Hamilton noted the overall improvement, following the assessment held on September 3 – 5, 2019, in cooperation with the Philippines’ Office for Transportation Security (OTS) and Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA).“Things are getting on the right track. It’s really good work, and we are grateful.” Hamilton said.
The full assessment report was presented during a meeting with OTS Administrator Usec. Raul L. Del Rosario on Friday, 22 November 2019. The UK DfT is one of the foreign counterparts of the OTS, coordinating with Philippine airport authorities to conduct an assessment of the last point of departure of passengers bound for the UK.
Hamilton noted there were four security assessments conducted in Manila, and that overall assessment scores have improved at each consecutive assessment. In 2017, the UK DfT had given NAIA 28% assessment score to standard; while 48% was given in 2018; 61% was given in February 2019; and the highest score among all was at 73% in September 2019.
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Meanwhile, aspects that need improvement have likewise been reduced from thirty (30) in 2017, to only eight (8) this year, which can be attributed to the direction of Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade to rationalize responsibilities in the implementation of the National Civil Aviation Security Program.
The OTS for its part, takes lead in setting transport security policies and standards and ensuring that these are conscientiously complied with by airport operators and other aviation stakeholders through its compliance oversight function.
Usec. Del Rosario thanked its OTS counterpart and said, “All these assessments are leading us to do better, and we hope to improve some more in areas you have mentioned. There will be big changes that are coming, including the supervision of screeners at Manila airports.”
“We are studying and working towards providing higher salaries and benefits for our airport Security Screening Officers. And we also hope to sustain the gains of these assessments,” Del Rosario added.
E. 2. Local Engagement
CONVENING OF THE 104TH TRANSPORTATION SECURITY COORDINATING COMMITTEE (TSCC)
The Office for Transportation Security (OTS), in coordination with the Philippine National Police - Highway Patrol Group, convenes the 104th Transportation Security Coordinating Committee (TSCC) meeting on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at the HPG Headquarter, Camp Crame, Quezon City.
The TSCC is regular activity chaired by the OTS, which ensures inter-agency cooperation and coordination to ensure the security of the riding public and country’s transport systems.
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105TH TRANSPORTATION SECURITY COORDINATING MEETING
Office for Transportation Security’s (OTS) Transportation Security Risk Management Service Officer-in-Charge Winston Antero P. Barquez, presided the 105th Transportation Security Coordinating Committee Meeting on 09 May 2019, held at the Philippine National Railways Main Office in Tondo, Manila.
The said coordinating meeting is an initiative of the OTS supported by other agencies under the Department of Transportation, and other stakeholders involved in the implementation of security measures to protect Philippines’ transport system against any threats of terrorism.
LAND & RAIL TRANSPORT OPERATORS’ COOPERATION SOUGHT TO ENHANCE TRANSPORT SECURITY The Office for Transportation Security (OTS), in partnership with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board - LTFRB (LTFRB), gathers bus and bus terminal operators in Metro Manila and certain provinces in Luzon, to ensure that those involved in the implementation of the National Land Transportation Security Program (NLTSP) are aware, properly situated, and prepared to respond to any threats of terrorism in the land sector. This is one of the many projects being rolled out in the country to boost security in the transportation sector.
Led by OTS Transportation Security Oversight and Compliance Service Director Gerardo O. Gambala, and assisted by Land Transportation Security Division Chief
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Elvin B. Tinsay, series of Seminars were held beginning May 7-8, 2019 at Drivers Academy, LTFRB Central Office in Quezon City.
OTS OBSERVES BOMB EXPLOSION AND ACTIVE SHOOTING SIMULATION EXERCISES IN CEBU
Office for Transportation Security (OTS) Administrator Usec. Arturo M. Evangelista served as the Philippine National Police - Aviation Security Group's (PNP AVSEGROUP) Guest of Honor and Observer during the most recent Response to Bomb Explosion and Active Shooting Incidents conducted in Lapu-Lapu City on 23 May 2019.
The said exercises are regular activities of the PNP AVSEGROUP, as the primary responder to terrorism attacks against the civil aviation.
AUSTRALIAN OTS PROVIDES AVIATION SECURITY SUPERVISORY COURSE FOR CEBU AIRPORT MANAGEMENT
The Australian government has continued to support the Philippines in terms of aviation security through its capacity building programs. Recently, the OTS Australia conducted a five-day Aviation Security Supervisory Course from 20-24 May 2019, at the Waterfront Hotel, Mactan Cebu, to help develop the skills and knowledge of officers and middle managers of the Mactan Cebu International Airport and GMCAC.
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This undertaking was attended by Office for Transportation Security Administrator Usec. Arturo M. Evangelista, who served as a resource person.
OTS VISITS CEBU PORT AUTHORITY (CPA), MEETS WITH VISAYAS ASSOCIATION OF FERRY BOAT AND COASTWISE SERVICE OPERATORS
Office for Transportation Security (OTS) Administrator Usec. Arturo M. Evangelista, along with other key officials, went to Cebu this month, to rally for more support as it oversees the appropriate implementation of security measures for the maritime sector, through adherence of maritime transport operators to the Philippines’ National Security Program for Sea Transport and Maritime Infrastructure (NSPSTMI).
They went to visit Cebu Port Authority General Manager Angelo C. Verdan, and met with officers from the Visayas Association of Ferry Boat and Coastwise Service Operators (VAFSCO).
OTS CONDUCTS LAND TRANSPORTATION SECURITY SEMINAR FOR BUS OPERATORS IN REGION IV
The Office for Transportation Security (OTS) introduces the National Land Transportation Security Program (NLTSP) through a seminar for Bus Operators in Region IV on June 4, 2019 at Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board - LTFRB Region IV office in Batangas, in order to lay down the requirements
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of the said program in ensuring that acts of terrorism in the land sector are deterred and defeated.
LTFRB Region IV Director Ret. Col. Renwick K. Rutaquio delivered the opening remarks and extends his full support of the activity.
Land Transportation Security Division Chief Elvin B. Tinsay, discussed the approved program, and highlighted the duties and responsibilities of bus operators in implementing its Bus Operators Security Plan (BOSP).
OTS HOLDS 106th TRANSPORTATION SECURITY COORDINATING COMMITTEE CONFERENCE
The Office for Transportation Security (OTS), in collaboration with the Land Transportation Office (LTO - National Capital Region) , of which are both under the Department of Transportation - Philippines, had successfully carried out the 106th Transportation Security Coordinating Committee conference at the Land Transportation Office (LTO), East Avenue, Quezon City, on 13 June 2019. This initiative by the OTS ensures that key players in the transport industry are provided with critical information on transport security, to be able to maintain a safe, secured and comfortable travel for all passengers.
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AIRLINE INDUSTRY SUPPORTS ENFORCEMENT OF UPDATED NATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY PROGRAM A number of airline operators have expressed support for the Office for Transportation Security's (OTS) thrust towards bringing civil aviation security in the Philippines globally competitive, as more transportation hubs emerge through the Build, Build, Build project of the Department of Transportation - Philippines (DOTr).
These airline operators include KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Emirates, Jeju Air, Malaysia Airlines, Lufthansa Technik Philippines, All Nippon Airways, Saudi Arabian Airline, Air Niugini, Royal Brunei, Philippine Airlines, and Cebu Pacific Air — all members of the Airline Operators Council (AOC).
The OTS, in line with its mandate to safeguard the country's transportation system from acts of terrorism, sought its stakeholders' support in enforcing the updated National Civil Aviation Security Program (NCASP), through its respective Airline Operators Security Program (AOSP).
During a forum held on 25-26 September 2019, the OTS presented relevant provisions of the NCASP, and the model AOSP, which sets the standard security in the airline industry.
OTS Administrator Usec. Raul L. Del Rosario said that the best practices employed in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport MIAA (NAIA) must be complemented with efforts from commercial airlines operating in the country's premier gateway, to ensure a unified approach in detecting and deterring any threats to transportation system. In his earlier statement, Usec. Del Rosario said that these best practices will be implemented uniformly in all airports in the Philippines, and reiterated DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade's guidance to ensure a whole-of-government approach in providing a safe, secure and comfortable travel to the Filipino people.
Usec. Del Rosario also thanked the AOC for its continuing support and active participation in the discussion of the enforcement of the NCASP as provided in the recently released Transportation Security Regulation (TSR). The said TSR also highlighted the quality control activities carried out by the OTS to ensure proper oversight on the implementation of the NCASP taking into account the correction on noted deficiencies.
Stakeholders were also given an opportunity to raise points of clarification on the 2018 version of the NCASP to ensure its effective operation.
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ZAMBOANGA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CONDUCTS FULL SCALE EMERGENCY EXERCISE Almost two hundred (200) on and off-airport emergency respondents and stakeholders engage in a Full-Scale Emergency Exercise on 28 September 2019 at the Zamboanga International Airport (ZIA).
The exercise was simulated to test the preparedness and readiness of ZIA in attending to disaster and eventualities. The activity also aims to assess the effectiveness of the existing Airport Emergency Plan (AEP).
The Office for Transportation Security (OTS), for its part, had seen the said exercise as equally important in responding to security situations calling for immediate response to acts of unlawful interference.
Several public and private institutions such as Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) Medical Unit, Philippine National Police, Zamboanga City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office, Philippine Red Cross Zamboanga Unit, and some Airline companies participated in the said activity.
2ND PHILIPPINE INTER-ISLAND SHIPPING ASSOCIATION (PISA) Office for Transportation Security (OTS) joins the 2nd Philippine Inter-Island Shipping Association (PISA) Kapihan to address pressing issues that the domestic shipping industry, including operator of liners, tankers, RoRo, Harbor Tubs, marine- related companies wish to clarify in order to comply with the regulation set by the OTS.
The OTS clarified and discussed the difference in the application of the National Security Program for Sea Transport and Maritime Infrastructure in contrast with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code, which serves as the international framework for maritime security.
OTS assures PISA and other maritime stakeholders that their concerns will be addressed accordingly and that prevailing issues on government laws and regulations will be re-evaluated.
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OTS MAKES BIG HEADWAY FOR PHILIPPINE MARITIME SECURITY
Office for Transportation Security (OTS) Administrator Usec. Raul L. Del Rosario, acting as the Vice Chairman to the National Sea and Water Transport and Maritime Infrastructure Security Committee (NSWTMISC), has called upon partner agencies in the maritime sector to convene the 6th NSWTMISC meeting to discuss important matters relative to the developments in Philippine maritime security. Following the guidance of Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade, the OTS moves to enhance Philippines’ overall transport security posture by instituting change in security culture.
NSWTMISC serves as an advisory body to the DOTr, who chairs the said committee. It is an annual gathering of government agencies and concerned stakeholders involved in maritime security, which is bound to provide assistance in the formulation, development and implementation of the National Security Program for Sea Transport and Maritime Infrastructure (NSPSTMI).
Agenda for this year include the review of matters discussed in preceding NSWTMISC, risk assessment on port facilities, status of compliance and security challenges on maritime security, maritime security training and accreditation, cooperative enforcement, and status of the NSPSTMI’s implementation.
In his remarks, Usec. Del Rosario stressed that, “As the new Administrator of the OTS, my goal is to produce tangible results in implementing maritime security policies and prevent any unlawful interference. But most important of all, we are seeking for your stronger and more active cooperation in the interest of security of our maritime industry, through COOPERATIVE ENFORCEMENT.”
“In the words of Secretary Tugade, security is a continuous process. Security is a commitment. Let us therefore, work as a team, to instill that security culture from the policy level down to the operational level”, he added.
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Ports Authority, Maritime Industry Authority, Bureau of Customs, Philippine National Police – Maritime Group, Philippine Navy, Maritime and Ocean Affairs Center – Department of Foreign Affairs, Philippine Inter-Island Ship-owners Association, Philippine Coast Guard, and National Security Council have attended the meeting.
CYBERSECURITY IN THE AVIATION SECTOR Office for Transportation Security (OTS) Administrator Usec. Raul L. Del Rosario joins the organizers and delegates as Keynote Speaker, during the opening ceremonies of the National Computer Emergency Response Team and Security
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Operation Center for the Philippine Air Transport Sector on 13 November 2019, held in Pasay City. In his remark, he said that this initiative to bring cybersecurity at the forefront will definitely contribute to the overall enhancement of the aviation sector, which has become a viable target for cyberattacks as it heavily relied on information technology for its ground and flight operations.
He added that Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade always reminds all of its attached agencies to strengthen the resolve to be more vigilant, and be more security-conscious, considering the threat of terrorism, lawlessness and drugs.
Usec. Del Rosario harked back to the guidance of Secretary Tugade that “Security is a never-ending process. It is a commitment.”
As for the setting of standard measures for all aviation stakeholders, the OTS issued this year Memorandum Circular No. 2019-003, which specifically provides for the policy and guidelines on cybersecurity, aiming to ensure that a Cyber Security Policy based on risk assessment is adopted by all airport, airline, cargo operators, and other entities involved in civil aviation in the Philippines.
This includes Data Protection and Governance such as but not limited to: e-mail usage, Password Management, Bring Your Own Device Management; Data Transmission Access Control (physical and virtual) Management; Data Identity and Privacy Management; System and Network Security Management; Security Incident and Handling Procedure; and Cybersecurity Contingency and Emergency Plan. Apart from this, the OTS also ordered all civil aviation stakeholders to perform complete background investigation of IT staff and personnel who have access to critical information systems.
Usec. Del Rosario also noted that, “Cybersecurity shall be adopted and included in the respective security plans and programs of aviation stakeholders to detect and deter threats, and remain steps ahead of our adversaries.”
F. APPROVAL OF NATIONAL LAND TRANSPORTATION SECURITY PROGRAM LAST MARCH 2019
The National Land Transport Security Programme (NLTSP) was approved on 01 March 2019. OTS is crafting the security manual. Meanwhile, the approved NLTSP is now being disseminated to stakeholders.
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G. ROADS AND TRAFFIC EXPO 2019
Visitors and delegates from the recently concluded Roads and Traffic Expo 2019 held at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City on October 01-02, 2019, dropped by the Office for Transportation Security’s (OTS) exhibit booth to seek information about the agency.
The OTS, through Transport Security Oversight and Compliance Service Director Gerardo O. Gambala, talked about Monitoring Commuters’ Security by promoting Security by Design, institutionalizing Security Plan and building a Security Culture for the road sector.
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H. OTS 15TH ANNIVERSARY
The Office for Transportation Security (OTS), headed by Usec. Art Evangelista, celebrated its 15thAnniversary on 30 January 2019.
With the theme, OTS–REHIMEN NG MASUSING PAGSIYASAT SA SEGURIDAD NG TRANSPORTASYON: “Pagtiyak sa Seguridad ng Transportasyong Pambansa”, Clark International Airport Corporation Vice President for Operations Lieutenant General Raul Del Rosario discussed the challenges and the concrete steps that they will take to address these concerns in relation with passenger safety and security.
OTS will remain relentless in safeguarding the lives of Filipinos who use our transport systems.
Also present in the event are the officials and stakeholders from the aviation and maritime sectors.
I. OTS PARTICIPATES IN NATIONWIDE SYNCHRONIZED FLAG RAISING CEREMONY
The Office for Transportation Security (OTS) took part in the nationwide synchronized flag raising ceremony on Tuesday, 28 May 2019, the beginning of the 15-day National Flag Days leading to Independence Day on June 12.
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J. OTS PARTICIPATES IN BLOODLETTING ACTIVITY
The Office for Transportation Security (OTS) once again participated in the annual bloodletting activity, organized by the Philippine Red Cross Pasay City Chapter on 04 April 2019 at the OTS Main Office.
Voluntary donors from the OTS hoped to share part of their life and save lives through the said activity.
K. COLLECTIONS AND UTILIZATIONS OF FUNDS
The Aviation Security Fee (ASF), otherwise known as the Passenger Terminal Fee, is collected by the Civil Aviation of the Philippines (CAAP), Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) and Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) pursuant to Letter of Instruction 414-A as amended.
For these, the procedures are as follows:
Collects ASF from different airline companies and Issues corresponding official receipts.
Deposits the collections to the Bureau of Treasury (BTr) through the Landbank of the Philippines (LBP) for the account of OTS.
Forwards copies of official receipts, deposit slips and CAAP disbursement voucher to the OTS.
However, the procedure is different when it comes to the collection of the ASF from the international passengers departing at MIAA, since OTS collects directly from MIAA and issues the corresponding official receipt, after which OTS remits to the BTr the amount collected.
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Table 4.1ASFStatus of Income Collections and Releases
RELEASES COLLECTIONS BALANCE YEAR 1 2 (3=2-1) 2000-2009 2,325,895,275.00 3,063,873,967.50 737,978,692.50 2010 303,191,306.00 533,935,806.75 230,744,500.75 2011 362,156,000.00 542,851,142.25 180,695,142.25 2012 406,473,000.00 574,194,550.43 167,721,550.43 2013 531,508,529.00 599,152,559.25 67,644,030.25 2014 536,935,400.00 598,362,509.50 61,427,109.50 2015 627,225,000.00 636,877,564.65 9,652,564.65 2016 604,225,435.00 831,544,221.75 227,318,786.75 2017 1,279,501,204.00 876,212,594.39 -403,288,609.61 2018 946,430,000.00 1,015,355,203.99 68,925,203.99 2019 1,356,723,062.00 1,078,206,506.02 -278,516,555.98 TOTAL 9,280,264,211.00 10,350,566,626.48 1,070,302,415.48
Figure 1.1 ASF Status of Income Collections and Releases from CY 2000 to December 31, 2019
3,500,000,000.00
3,000,000,000.00
2,500,000,000.00
2,000,000,000.00
1,500,000,000.00 RELEASES COLLECTIONS 1,000,000,000.00 BALANCE
500,000,000.00
0.00
-500,000,000.00
-1,000,000,000.00
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Figure 1.2ASFReleases from CY 2000 to December 31, 2019
RELEASES 2,500,000,000.00
2,000,000,000.00
1,500,000,000.00
1,000,000,000.00 RELEASES
500,000,000.00
0.00
Figure 1.3 ASFCollectionsfrom CY 2000 to December 31, 2019
COLLECTIONS 3,500,000,000.00
3,000,000,000.00
2,500,000,000.00
2,000,000,000.00
1,500,000,000.00 COLLECTIONS 1,000,000,000.00
500,000,000.00
0.00
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Figure 1.4 ASFBalancefrom CY 2000 to December 31, 2019
BALANCE 800,000,000.00
600,000,000.00
400,000,000.00
200,000,000.00 BALANCE 0.00
-200,000,000.00
-400,000,000.00
-600,000,000.00
Table 5.1 Status of Utilization – Fund 001
SARO OBLIGATED BALANCE DISBURSEMENT VARIANCE
(1) (2) (3 = 1-2) (4) (5 = 2-4)
PS 117,486,767.00 114,713,809.19 2,772,957.81 111,734,169.37 2,979,639.82 MOOE 10,941,000.00 10,927,310.64 13,689.36 11,543,654.17 -616,343.53 CO 7,731,000.00 7,729,307.80 1,692.20 69,537,933.32 -61,808,625.52 TOTAL 136,158,767.00 133,370,427.63 2,788,339.37 192,815,756.86 -59,445,329.23 *The negative balance of the fund was due to the inclusion of Accounts Payable from 2018
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Figure 2.1 Status of Utilization – Fund 001 Status of Utilization – Fund 001 140,000,000.00
120,000,000.00
100,000,000.00
80,000,000.00
PS-Current Prior 60,000,000.00 MOOE - Current Prior CO - Current Prior 40,000,000.00
20,000,000.00
0.00
Table 5.2 Status of Utilization – Fund 003
SARO OBLIGATED BALANCE DISBURSEMENT VARIANCE
1 2 (3 = 1-2) 4 (5 = 2-4)
PS 842,483,282.00 587,246,422.88 255,236,859.12 581,607,189.14 5,639,233.74 MOOE 281,039,780.00 280,937,912.04 101,867.96 278,618,750.76 2,319,161.28 CO 233,200,000.00 233,128,000.00 72,000.00 224,971,705.22 8,156,294.78 TOTAL 1,356,723,062.00 1,101,312,334.92 255,410,727.08 1,805,197,645.12 16,114,689.80 *The negative balance of the fund was due to the inclusion of Accounts Payable from 2018
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Figure 3.1 Status of Utilization – Fund 003
Status of Utilization – Fund 003 900,000,000.00
800,000,000.00
700,000,000.00
600,000,000.00
500,000,000.00
PS-Current Prior 400,000,000.00 MOOE - Current Prior 300,000,000.00 CO - Current Prior
200,000,000.00
100,000,000.00
0.00
Table 5.3 Status of Utilization – Consolidated Fund 001 & 003
SARO OBLIGATED BALANCE DISBURSEMENT VARIANCE
1 2 (3 = 1-2) 4 (5 = 2-4) PS 959,970,049.00 701,960,232.07 258,009,816.93 693,341,358.51 8,618,873.56 MOOE 291,980,780.00 291,865,222.68 115,557.32 290,162,404.93 1,702,817.75 CO 240,931,000.00 240,857,307.80 73,692.20 294,509,638.54 -53,652,330.74 TOTAL 1,492,881,829.00 1,234,682,762.55 258,199,066.45 1,278,013,401.98 -43,330,639.43 The negative balance of the fund was due to the inclusion of Accounts Payable from 2018
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Figure 4.1 Status of Utilization – Fund 001 & 003
Status of Utilization – Fund 001 & 003 1,200,000,000.00
1,000,000,000.00
800,000,000.00
PS-Current Prior 600,000,000.00 MOOE - Current Prior CO - Current Prior
400,000,000.00
200,000,000.00
0.00 SARO OBLIGATED BALANCE DISBURSEMENT
L. PERSONNEL AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
One important sector of any organizations is the manpower or workforce and its professional establishment. In its unwavering attempt towards better mileage, OTS crafted its organizational restructuring towards fruition of its goals and functions as a single authority in transport security of the country; combining resources and skills in the process.
Employees are the true assets of an organization. They strive really hard every day for almost the entire day to accomplish the organization’s goals and objectives. To acknowledge their hard work, the management provides staff development activities and trainings which may help in the growth and development of employees throughout their tenure.
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Parallel to President Duterte’s previous stance on endo and contractualization, the OTS initiates to upgrade the status of job order personnel to allow them to enjoy the benefits of employees in the government service.
For CY 2019, OTS has a total strength of two thousand eight hundred eighty- six (2,886) of which two thousandfive hundred sixty-three (2,563) are performing security screening functions deployed in airport stations all over the Philippines and three hundred twenty-three (323) personnel are performing administrative duties. OTS was able to hire fourteen (14) personnelon a permanent status assigned in the OTS main office and three hundred thirty-nine (339) Security Screening Officers in Job Order status. In addition,twenty-three (23) qualified and deserving personnel of OTS were promoted on permanent status and one hundred (100)personnelfrom Job Order status to contractual positions.
M. TRAININGS AND/OR SEMINARS CONDUCTED
The Office for Transportation Security conducted transportation security trainings, issued certification of competency to transportation security personnel and accredited training institutions, centers or schools (ICS).
This is to ensure that all personnel implementing security controls or duties are appropriately trained, certified and possess all the competencies necessary in the performance of security tasks, in accordance with national transportation security policies and procedures such as: the National Civil Aviation Security Training Program (NCASTP), Transportation Security Regulation (TSR) and Memorandum Circular, in compliance with the national and international requirements.
As of December 31, 2019, OTS trained and certified three thousand five hundred thirty-three (3533) security personnel.
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Meetings Attended: Remarks 1. Aviation Security Supervisor Course The Australian Embassy Home Affairs invited International Affairs Division (IAD) personnel to join the said activity to enhance their knowledge in terms of Aviation Security. The activity was conducted from 07 -18 January 2019. 2. Aviation Security Partners OTS Directors and OTS personnel Coordinating Meeting and attended the International Civil Aviation International Air Transport Organization (ICAO) Coordinating Meeting Association (IATA) Aviation Security at Australia Embassy and International Air Workshop Transport Association (IATA) Workshop at Philippine Airlines (PAL) Learning Center
from 22-23 January 2019. 3. 16th ASEAN-JAPAN Port Security The Port Security Experts Meeting (PSEM) Experts Meeting (PSEM) Fukuoka, is an annual meeting between the member Japan states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Japan since 2007. It is important forum to engage in maritime security dialogue between these maritime trading partners. The meeting was attended on 31 January 2019. 4. Instructor Development Course This pertains to the invitation of US Department of State throughDiplomatic
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2019 to 04-14 February 2019 provided lecturers, demonstrations, group discussions and participant presentations. This course utilized topics on terrorism and antiterrorism 5. Last Port of Call (LPOC) Australian A meeting attended by OTS personnel. Embassy Airport Assessment or Last Port of Call (LPOC) conducted an Airline Inspection airport assessment and air carrier inspection from 6-14 February 2019.
6. DFA meeting with US-TSA on The Office of American Affairs, Security Issues in NAIA Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), furnished this Office a letter address to the
Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) detailing matters that had transpired during the said meeting on 12 February 2019. 7. First Response to Terrorist Incident The course was facilitated by the (FRTI) Course PNP Headquarters, Diplomatic Security Services of Camp Crame, Quezon City Antiterrorism Assistance (DS/ATA) attended by OTS personnel from 18-22
February 2019. 8. Proposed Meeting with Transport This meeting on 28 February 2019 is Canada intended to discuss the OTS views on the outcomes of the coordination meeting as the OTS vision of the developments expected at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) over the next 12-18 months. 9. United Kingdom Department for A meeting attended by Chief, IAD and Transport (UK DfT) Manila Port OTS personnel. The UK DfT International Survey Maritime Security Operations Team (IMSOT) is responsible for engaging with international partners to survey the level of implementation of ISPS and exchange of best practices to improve maritime security standards across UK and globally. The parameters of the Port Survey will focus on: a. Training drills and exercises b. Port Facility Security Assessment c. Port Facility Security Plan with emphasis on perimeter security, access control, and screening. 10. US-TSA Airport Assessment and A meeting attended by Chief, IAD, and OTS personnel. This activity was 51 OTS ANNUAL ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT CY 2019
Air Carrier Inspection in NAIA coordinated with Transport Security Oversight and Compliance Service – Civil Aviation Security Division (TSOCS-CASD) and Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), which agreed to the proposed schedule. The Entry and Exit Brief was held at MIAA Admin Building respectively on March 25 & 29, 2019.
11. US Coast Guard IPS Country US Coast Guard International Port Assessment Program Security Liaison Officer (USCG IPSP) is requesting OTS to reconsider the conduct of a joint assessment on ports other than those who they have previously visited on a workable timeframe between September to December 2019. Attended by Director TSOCS, Chief –IAD, TSOCS-MTSD personnel and IAD personnel. April 1-5, 2019 12. Meeting with UK DfT Jim Hamilton Conducted a meeting with Mr. Jim Hamilton of UK Department for Transport (UK DfT) invites OTS staff to tackle UK additional measures training hosted by Philippine Airlines on April 5, 2019.
13. US Coast Guard IPS Country US Coast Guard International Port Assessment Program Security Liaison Officer (USCG IPSP) is requesting OTS to reconsider the conduct of a joint assessment on ports other than those who they have previously visited on a workable timeframe between September to December 2019. Attended by Director Transport Security Oversight Compliance Service (TSOCS), Chief –IAD, TSOCS- Maritime Transportation Security Division (MTSD) personnel and IAD personnel on April 1-5, 2019. 14. Meeting with UK DfT Jim Hamilton Conducted meeting with Mr. Jim Hamilton of UK Department for Transport (UK DfT) invites OTS staff to tackle UK additional measures training hosted by Philippine Airlines on April 5, 2019. Chief IAD and IAD personnel attended the meeting. 15. Airport Physical Security Course It will provide specific airport security instruction that is not limited to: planning, managing, and supervising effective foot patrols and other related security principles. Attended by OTS personnel from 52 OTS ANNUAL ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT CY 2019
Transport Security Accreditation and Training Management Service (TSATMS), Transport Security Risk Management Service (TSRMS), Transport Security Oversight Compliance Service (TSOCS) and Policy Formulation Development Division- Transport Security Policy and Program Service (PFDD-TSPPS) Facilitated and complete staff work by IAD in coordination with US Embassy DS/ATA (April 01 – 05, 2019-Batch 1) and (April 8- 12, 2019-Batch 2) 16. 6th Southeast Asia Airport A Summit that gathers government Expansion Summit Shangri-La the officials, investors, airport management Fort Hotel BGC. groups and civil aviation authorities to better explore the market and support the multiple project developments at Philippine airports. Attended by Directors, Division Chiefs, and Chief-IAD on April 11-12, 2019. 17. CASP-AP Quality Control The workshop is composed of quality Workshops control risk-based prioritization and scheduling workshop and quality control checklist writing skills workshop. Participants will gain knowledge and skills to develop annual risk based quality control plans and able to draft and develop annual schedules according to risk prioritization and associated inputs. Measure compliance using checklist containing many criteria and observable behaviors. Bangkok, Thailand (May 21-29, 2019) IAD complete staff work for the request of travel authority from DOTr for Mr. Erwin Dwight Valencia- TSOCS CASD who attended the said workshop. 18. ICAO National Inspectors Course The course provides participants with theoretical and practical knowledge of fundamental aspects of audits and inspections as a part of a national aviation security quality control system. Hong Kong International Aviation Academy (May 21-29, 2019) IAD complete staff work for the request of travel authority from DOTr for Ms. Maribel Estabillo- Auditor TSOCS-CASD who attended the said course.
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19. DS/ATA Preventing Terrorist Attack The course provides participants with the on Bus and Rail System Training understanding to develop counterterrorism strategies for public transportation systems. They will establish partnerships with public transportation stakeholders through collaboration, coordination and communication strategies and activities. Training sponsored by DS/ATA held at PNP Headquarters, Camp Crame, Quezon City. Batch 1 June 3-12, 2019 Batch 2 June 24-July 3, 2019 OTS personnel from TSRMS, TSOCS AND TSATMS attended the training. 20. ICAO Air Cargo and Mail Security The course will provide participants with Course information on the purpose and intent of existing security measures, the implementation of appropriate security controls for cargo consignments, and the appropriate emergency response procedures in the event of a cargo security incident. This five (5) day course, participants will achieve understanding of the nature of the threat posed to aircraft by explosives and other dangerous substances and how to apply appropriate security controls to cargo and mail consignments, and proper response action to an airline security emergency related to suspect cargo. Bangkok, Thailand (June 10-14, 2019) IAD complete staff work for the request of travel authority from DOTr for Ms. MarilouBalanlay- Auditor TSOCS-CASD who attended the said course. 21. ACI Airport Council International This activity seeks to provide participants Certificate in Airside Operations with a broader understanding of airside operations at an airport as an overlay to their aviation security knowledge base and to develop an understanding of the various components of airside operations and how these components interact with each other to form an operational system. Facilitated by IAD in coordination with Australian Embassy. Sent one (1) representative from PFDD- TSPPS, TSOCS-CASD and IAD-TSPPS (May 28 – 30, 2019)
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22. U.S-TSA Airport Security The objective of the security assessment Assessment is to evaluate the implementation of civil aviation security standards and appropriate recommended practices set forth in Annex 17 and Annex 14 to the Convention and International Civil Aviation, to which the Republic of the Philippines is a signatory and determine the progress of any corrective measures implemented while under a U.S. Department of Homeland Security Public Notice for security vulnerabilities identified during previous security assessments. Attended by Chief, IAD, IAD personnel, Director & Chief of TSOCS-CASD, and auditors from CASD. (May 27-31, 2019) 23. Airport Physical Security Course The course seeks to strengthen the aviation security baseline to counter regional and global terrorism threat and provide specific airport security instruction that is not limited to: planning, managing and supervising effective foot patrols and other related security principles. Course sponsored by DS/ATA held at CAAP Civil Aviation Training Center (CATC) Merville, Pasay City. OTS personnel from TSRMS and TSOCS attended the course. (June 3-7, 2019-Batch 3) and (June 10-14, 2019-Batch 4) 24. X-Ray Tutor 3 (XRT3) Computer The Australian Embassy Home Affairs Based Training for Screeners conducted X-Ray Tutor 3 (XRT3) for hold baggage, associated laptop computer to run the software program and training to key OTS staff and trainers who will be responsible for administering the software. Facilitated by IAD in coordination with Australian Embassy. Sent three (3) instructors from TSATMS (June 10-11, 2019) 25. 16th Steering Committee Meeting Steering Committee Meeting (SCM) (SCM) of CASP-AP focuses on administration and governance of CASP-AP. It is appropriate for Members to be able to consider submitting papers to report on the development and actions taken that has occurred as a result of activities from the 2018-2019 Annual Work Plan (AWP), or any initiatives that the authority will be implementing in the future. IAD complete staff work for the request 55 OTS ANNUAL ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT CY 2019
and release of travel authority from DOTr for Director Gerardo O. Gambala- TSOCS who will attend the said meeting. Royal Cliff Beach Hotel, Pattaya, Thailand (July 8-9, 2019) 26. Granting of X-Ray Tutor Licensed OTS through the Undersecretary and the Software by Australian Government HA-AMS agreed in principle to schedule the formal handover during this Offices flag raising ceremony for the month of July. His Excellency Mr. Steve Robinson, Australian Ambassador to the Philippines will be invited as Guest of Honor and Speaker (GoHS). July 3, 2019, Wednesday at OTS Grounds
OTS through the Undersecretary and the Australian Embassy Department of Home Affairs agreed in principle to schedule the formal handover of E580 Laptop Computer and XRT3 software for hold baggage. OTS Flag Raising Ceremony (July 3, 2019) Facilitated by International Affairs Division. 27. Airport Security Consultation Conducted series of workshop by United Unpredictability and Insider Risk States Department of State Office of Antiterrorism Assistance Assessment in coordination with International Affairs Division, OTS (July 22-26, 2019) Attended by Ms. Gillian Rose F. Faral of TSOCS-CASD. 28. 12th ASEAN-Japan Aviation The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB), Security Expert Meeting Tokyo, Ministry of Land Infrastructure Transport Japan and Tourism (MLIT) hosted the 12th ASEAN-Japan Aviation Security Experts Meeting. The meeting was attended by Officials from ten (10) States. Tokyo, Japan (July 22-24, 2019) Travel Authority Request and documentary requirements facilitated by IAD and submitted to DOTR. Attended by Director Gerardo O. Gambala – TSOCS 29. 16th Steering Committee Meeting Conducted by Cooperative Aviation (SCM) of CASP-AP Royal Cliff Security Programme- Asia Pacific (CASP- Beach Hotel, Pattaya, Thailand AP) Steering Committee Meeting focuses on administration and governance of CASP-AP. Member States are required submitting papers to report on the development and actions taken that has occurred as a result of activities from the 56 OTS ANNUAL ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT CY 2019
2018-2019 Annual Work Plan (AWP), or any initiatives that the authority will be implementing in the future. (July 8-9, 2019) Travel Authority Request and documentary requirements facilitated by IAD and submitted to DOTR. Attended by Director Gerardo O. Gambala – TSOCS 30. Protecting Soft Target Course (DS- Conducted series of workshop by United ATA) States Department of State Office of Antiterrorism Assistance Assessment in coordination with International Affairs Division, OTS At CAAP CATC Merville, Pasay City (August 5-14, 2019) Purpose: Eight-day course is intended for mid-level law enforcement and commercial sector security professionals responsible for the protection of venues, referred to as soft targets that are susceptible to terrorist exploitation because of their public accessibility. Sent one (2) representatives from PFDD- TSPPS and TSRMS 31. Philippine EAGA Trade and Purpose: The meeting will discuss the Investment Facilitation Cluster status projects enrolled by the Working (TIFC) Preparatory Meeting Groups on SME Development, Customs, Immigration, Quarantine, and Security (CIQS) and Statistics and Database set in the Action Plan 2019 under the BIMP- EAGA Vision (BEV) 2025, in contribution to the BIMP-EAGA TIFC deliverables. Held at Waterfront Insular Hote, Lanang, Davao City. (August 5, 2019) Attended by Mr. Jose V. Carillo and Mr. Perfecto G. Corpuz of IAD- TSPPS 32. Antiterrorism Executive Forum Conducted and sponsored by United Washington D.C., USA States Department of State Office of Antiterrorism Assistance Assessment in coordination with International Affairs Division, OTS Washington D.C., USA (August 19-23, 2019) The forum focuses on strategic-level issues related to ability of law enforcement, judicial, prosecution, legislative, and other related government officials, to prevent and respond to terrorist incidents and the development of national- level aviation related policies and procedures. 57 OTS ANNUAL ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT CY 2019
Attended by Director Edgar C. Danao – TSPPS 33. Vehicle Inspection Course (VIC) Conducted and sponsored by United Vehicle Inspection Course Train the States Department of State Office of Trainer Antiterrorism Assistance Assessment; Sent six (6) representative from OTS held at CAAP, CATC, Merville, Pasay City (August 5-6, 2019) and (August 7-13, 2019)
Purpose: The first part of the activity is the two-day Vehicle Inspection Course (VIC) which is an integral part of the Airport Physical Security Course which is also deals with access control and screening methods. The VIC will deliver specific airport screening technique instruction. The second part is the five-day Vehicle Train the Trainer Course designed to expose the 8 selected graduates of ATA Vehicle Inspection Course with the skills to deliver the VIC to an audience and prepare lesson plans and course delivery material. Moreover, the US DS ATA Instructors intends to assist in the Policy, Review and Curriculum Development immediately after the delivery of the course and provide recommendations in the creation of Philippine version of ATA Vehicle Inspection Course. 34. DS/ATA Excellence in Screening Conducted and sponsored by United Techniques (EST) Train the Trainer States Department of State Office of Antiterrorism Assistance Assessment; Sent sixteen (16) representative from OTS held at CAAP, CATC, Merville, Pasay City (September 2-6, 2019) (September 16-20, 2019) and (September 23-27, 2019)
Purpose: The course is designed to expose Trainers and Supervisors who supervise screening operations and assigned to airport passenger and accessible property screening techniques instructions and is part of a broader aviation security assistance package designed to strengthen the aviation security baseline to counter regional and global terrorism threats.
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35. DS/ATA East Asia and Pacific Conducted and sponsored by United Senior Level Maritime Policy States Department of State Office of Workshop Phuket, Thailand Antiterrorism Assistance Assessment; Sent three (3) representative from OTS held at Phuket, Thailand (September 16- 19-6, 2019) The workshop aims to enhance border and maritime security of Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand through greater integration or cooperation of law enforcement and security resources. It also intends to deepen broader dialogue on the mechanics of cross border security and challenges to law enforcement. Travel Authority Request and documentary requirements facilitated by IAD and submitted to DOTR. Attended by Director Gerardo O. Gambala, Mr. Jose V. Carillo and IAD- TSPPS and Mr. Winston Antero P. Barquez- TSRMS 36. TSA Security Assessment and US TSA conduct an assessment of Ninoy Airline Inspections Ninoy Aquino Aquino International Airport Manila (MNL) International Airport- Manila (MNL) and air carrier inspections of United Airlines, Inc. (CALA014), Delta Airlines Inc. (DALA), Philippine Airlines, Inc. (SCOF), Cebu Pacific Air, Inc. (3C8F), Cathay Pacific Airways, Ltd. (VHCF), Federal Express, Corp. (FDEA), and Eva Airways Corp. (QOCF) during the week of (September 16-24, 2019) The objective of the visit is to evaluate the implementation of civil aviation security standards and appropriate recommended practices set forth in Annex 17 and Annex 14 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation to which the Republic of the Philippines is a signatory, and determine the sustainability of corrective measures implemented for security vulnerabilities identified during previous assessments. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a United Nations specialized agency, issues these Standards, which all Contracting States are expected to comply. Additionally, the information obtained from this particular assessment may demonstrate the continued sustainment of increased security enhancements made over the past year. 59 OTS ANNUAL ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT CY 2019
Attended by OTS Personnel 37. DS/ATA East Asia and Pacific Conducted and sponsored by United Maritime Port and Harbor Security States Department of State Office of Management Course Workshop Antiterrorism Assistance Assessment; Phuket, Thailand Sent two (2) representative from OTS held at Phuket, Thailand (September 16- October 4, 2019) Purpose: The three-week (3) Maritime and Port Harbor Security Management course is designed to assist in increasing antiterrorism capabilities by improving the skill levels of mid to senior-level officials responsible for overall management of port and harbor assets in the effective use of available resources when planning for, responding to, and recovering from a port and harbor incident. Incidents of significant concern include terrorist threats, natural disasters, and civil unrest.
This course provides participants from Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand with an understanding of the maritime domain, global maritime trends, port and harbor operations, and associated terrorist and other significant threats as well as an understanding of the application of current policies, procedures and methods to effectively plan for, respond for, and to recover from events that could negatively affect personnel and operations.
This course is designed for classroom delivery and includes two field trips to the local port.
Travel Authority Request and documentary requirements facilitated by IAD and submitted to DOTR.
Attended by Director Cedrick Train and Ms. Josephine G. De Ocampo Barquez- TSATMS
N. CY 2019 OTS STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP
The Office for Transportation Security conducted its CY 2019 Strategic Planning Workshopon 18-21 June 2019.
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The objectives of the workshop were the following: To review andassess accomplishments in the previous Strategic Plan; To communicate the new policy thrusts and guidelines of the OTS Administrator; To recalibrate strategy on how to push the OTS re-organization initiatives; To develop strategy for the immediate passage of the Philippine Transportation Security Act (PTSA) bill; and To develop activity plan to further enhance the OTS Quality Management System.
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O. GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT (GAD)
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and implement the applicable provisions under RA No. 9710 or the Magna Carta of Women, Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women, the Beijing Platform for Action, the Philippine Plan for Gender- Responsive Development (1995-2025), and the Philippine Development Plan.
The GAD Plan shall be integrated in the regular activities of the agency, as part of the revised Gender and Development (GAD) plans for CY 2019. For this purpose, activity currently being undertaken by OTS which relate to GAD or those that contribute to poverty alleviation, economic empowerment especially of marginalized women, protection, promotion and fulfillment of women’s human rights, and practice of gender-responsive governance are considered sufficient compliance with the requirement of the law.
These are the GAD activities conducted in the Calendar Year 2019:
1. Conducted six (6) batches of Gender Sensitivity Training (GST) and Orientation on Women’s Laws Concerning Women participated by 79 males and 105 females Security Screening Officers from the different airports nationwide and OTS employees in the Central Office. It aims to develop awareness on gender issues, enhance their appreciation on gender and development as applied in their respective workplace.
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During the 2019 Annual National Women’s Month celebration with the theme “Think equal, build smart, innovate for change”, OTS participated in the following activities:
a) Announcement of National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) during the OTS flag raising ceremony. Pursuant to Proclamation No. 744 dated 06 December 2004, every last Monday of March is Women’s Day with Disabilities Celebration. One of the activities was hanging of official streamer with the year’s theme “Think equal, build smart, innovate for change”;
b) Hanging of the National Women’s Month Celebration tarpaulin; and
c) Learning sessions on Menopause, Andropause and Breastfeeding on 15 March 2019 at the OTS Training Room.
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d) Personality Development with Mary Kay on March 19, 2019 at the OTS Training Room
e) Free service of Body Massage on March 22, 2019 at the OTS Training Room
f) 15th Women with Disabilities Day Celebrationon March 27, 2019 at SM Sky Dome, SM North EDSA
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3. OTS GADFPS Technical and Working Group (TWG) and Secretariat attended a Workshop on the Formulation of Questionnaire for the Monitoring and Evaluation Tool Kit/Sex Disaggregated Database System in CAAP Training Room on March 14-15, 2019.
4. Attended GAD Air Sector Technical Working Group meeting in Mandaluyong City on March 28, 2019.
5. Two (2) of the OTS GADFPS TWG attended 2019 National GAD Budget Forum in TIEZA Multi-Purpose Hall, Double Dragon Plaza, Pasay City on September 9, 2019.
6. OTS conducted Gender Analysis and GAD Planning and Budgeting Workshop participated by OTS-GAD Focal Point System members, TWG and Secretariat on May 22-24, 2019 in Pasay City.
7. OTS GADFPS TWG and Secretariat attended the Crafting of GAD Planning & Budgeting Five (5) Year Development Plan on June 10-11, 2019 in DOTr, Ortigas, July 2-6, 2019 in Bacolod City and July 29-August 01, 2019 in Davao City.
P. CONDUCT OF PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS RELATED TO SENIOR CITIZENS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITY
Under Section 33 of the 2019 General Appropriations Act (GAA), the Office for Transportation Security is directed to formulate plans, programs and projects intended to address the concern of Senior Citizens and Persons with Disability, insofar as it relates to their mandated functions, and integrate the same in their regular activities.
In compliance thereto, OTS conducted awareness seminars and activities which caters to the needs of senior citizens and persons with disabilities. The following are the list of activities conducted for CY 2019:
1.) Awareness on Magna Carta for Persons with Disability and Accessibility Law were conducted on 28, 29, 30 May 2019. The awareness was orchestrated by representatives from the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) Ms. Myrla P. Sedenio, Ms. Jonalyn A. Lucas, Ms. Mojaira I. Dela Cruz, Mr. Randy Calsena and Ms. Virginia Rabino. The activity was attended by 85 employees from OTS main office and representatives from NAIA Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4. The activity includes discussion and actual demonstration performed by the resource speakers and the OTS employees.
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2.) 15th Women with Disabilities Day Celebration on March 27, 2019 at SM Sky Dome, SM North EDSA.
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3.) OTS Task Force on Accessibility representatives attended meeting in the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) Boardroom, Quezon City on August 28, 2019.
4.) Conducted three (3) batches of Awareness on Magna Carta for Persons with Disabilities and Accessibility Law on October 28, 29 and 30, 2019 to Security Screening Officers (SSOs) assigned in Clark International Airport in Dalian Peak Hotel, Angeles, Pampanga for the preparation of the 10th ASEAN Para Games.
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OTS invited Resource Speakers from the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA). The activity was led by Ms. Myrla P. Sedenio, Ms. Jonalyn A. Lucas and Ms. Mojaira I. Dela Cruz.
5) In compliance with the standards prescribed under Batas Pambansa 344 otherwise known as an “Act to Enhance the Mobility of Disabled Persons by Requiring Certain Buildings, Institutions, Establishments and Public Utilities to Install Facilities and Other Devices”, OTS fabricated and installed stainless steel PWD railings.
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6.) OTS has a continued program on laboratory examination, electrocardiography (ECG) and Chest X-ray for its senior citizen employees. This is to help ensure that the health and wellness of its employees specifically the senior citizens were well taken care of. Seventy (70) senior citizen employees from OTS main office and from NAIA Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4 availed the program.
Q. BASIC RECORDS AND ARCHIVES MANAGEMENT
OTS conductedBasic Records and Archives Managementon13-14 February 2019 at the Philippine Air Force Aerospace Museum, Villamor Air Base, Pasay City participated by forty-eight (48) employees in OTS main office.
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CONDUCT OF MANDATORY DRUG TESTING
On July 31 – August 02, 2019, OTS in partnership with the National Bureau of Investigation carried out a mandatory drug testing for employees assigned at regional airport station to be clustered into 25 stations to keep a drug-free workplace and show steadfast support to the administration’s relentless campaign against illegal drug use.
R. REDEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY SCREENING EQUIPMENT
Redeployment on 08-15 July 2019 of six (6) units Explosive Trace Detector (ETD) QS-B220(Implant Sciences) to replace Smiths Detection ETDs pulled out from Roxas, Bacolod, Dumaguete, Bohol-Panglao, Tacloban, and Legazpi Airports that
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were subsequently donated to MIAA on 25 October 2018 to support NAIAs security or operational requirements as required by foreign auditing bodies.
S. PROCUREMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) EQUIPMENT/ TECHNICAL AND SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT
For CY 2019, shown below is the breakdown of IT equipment procured for office productivity or upgrade as included in the approved OTS Information Systems Strategic Plan (ISSP) Physical Year 2018-2022.
ITEMS QTY. DISTRIBUTION Access Point 14 OTS Main Office Network Switch 1 Subscription of Antivirus Software 100
For CY 2019, shown below are the breakdown of the Redistribution of Procured Equipment Final Check Type Dual View Baggage X-Ray Machines with Automatic Tray Return System (ATRS) and the retained deployment of Walk- Thru Metal Detectors.
ITEMS QTY. DISTRIBUTION Final Check Type 12 Units 8 units Ninoy Aquino International Airport (T3) Dual View Baggage 2 units Ninoy Aquino International Airport (T1) X-Ray Machine with 1 unit Kalibo International Airport Automatic Tray 1 unit Laguindingan International Airport Return System Walk-Thru Metal 12 Units 1. OTS Main Detectors 2. Basco Airport 3. Masbate Airport
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4. Busuanga Airport 5. San Jose Airport 6. Tablas Airport 7. Cauayan Airport 8. Catarman Airport 9. Calbayog Airport 10. Ozamis Airport 11. Siargao Airport 12. Tandag Airport
T. DONATION OF DUAL VIEW BAGGAGE X-RAY MACHINE WITH AUTOMATIC TRAY RETURN SYSTEM (ATRS) TO MIAA
Partially completed six (6) out of twelve (12) Dual View Baggage X-ray Machine with Automatic Tray Return System (ATRS) to Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA).
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