By Ma. Cristina Arayata
MANILA – The New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC), the operator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), has contracted an additional 342 screening personnel.
These staff, certified by the Office for Transportation Security (OTS), consist of 195 non-passenger screeners, 18 non-passenger supervisors, and 129 screeners responsible for access control.
“They were trained by OTS-accredited institutions, centers and schools,” Kim Marquez of OTS told the Philippine News Agency on Thursday.
Non-passengers are employees and crew, while the non-passenger supervisor oversees the implementation of security measures in the non-passenger screening areas, Marquez explained.
Screeners responsible for access control measures, on the other hand, check the IDs, access passes and tickets before one could enter the airport terminals and other restricted areas.
Meanwhile, a social media post of the OTS said certifying the additional personnel ensures that they possess the competencies to carry out aviation security responsibilities.
OTS Administrator Crizaldo Nieves said their certification “signifies their capability to adhere to both international and national security standards, creating a more secure environment for all passengers in Manila.” (PNA)
