Clark airport on heightened security after Basilan blast
THE CLARK International Airport Corp. (CIAC) intensified security at its civil aviation complex upon the directive of Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade after the bombing in Basilan on Tuesday.
“Enhanced Security Condition or SECO Level 2 is being implemented at the Clark International Airport and its premises following a bombing incident in Lamitan, Basilan last Tuesday which reportedly claimed eleven lives,” CIAC President and Chief Executive Officer Alexander Cauguiran said in a statement.
“Flight operations are not affected and the security enhancement is our proactive approach to ensuring public safety, ” Cauguiran said.
Tugade ordered the heads of Transport sectors and attached agencies to heighten security in all airports, seaports, railways, road transport terminals, and issue alert protocols in the wake of the Basilan blast that killed 11 people.
“I have directed airport ground personnel to heighten security measures 24/7 on top of our daily strict routine,” Cauguiran said in response to Tugade’s directive.
All vehicles and individuals passing through airport premises will be subjected to full inspection, including thorough screening of car trunks, baggage and cargoes, according to Cauguiran.
Roving security agents will also be deployed inside the passenger terminal building and the aviation complex.
CIAC is also closely coordinating with the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Command and other law enforcement units in manning the airport gates and the airside area, according to Cauguiran.
The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the blast, which authorities said came from an improvised explosive device. REICELENE JOY N. IGNACIO
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