By Gabriela Baron
The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said Wednesday, Nov. 30, it will probe the use of fake airport passes to fight human trafficking attempts.
This was after Tuesday’s Senate hearing on traffic overseas Filipino workers in Myanmar.
In a statement, MIAA General Manager Cesar Chiong said MIAA-contracted security guards in Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 foiled earlier this month attempts of four passengers posing as employees of an airport concessionaire to be able to enter the boarding gates.
Upon closer inspection by airport security, it was found that the passengers’ passes were fake and their boarding passes contained fake immigration stamps.
Chiong said they have been endorsed to the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking for disposition.
“The MIAA deplores this act against humanity and vows to fully support multi-agency initiatives to bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice,” Chiong said.
The official assured that the Bureau of Immigration and MIAA will beef up security measures to further safeguard the lives of OFWs passing through NAIA.
