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Republic of the Philippines

NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
AVIATION SECURITY GROUP
Crash Gate 1, NAIA Complex, Kalayaan Road Extension, Pasay City

Briefing Handout

This report contains the significant accomplishments of Philippine National

Police, Aviation Security Group (PNP AVSEGROUP) under the leadership of PCOL
ANTHONY ABELLADA ABERIN, Acting Director. This focuses on the mandates
pursuant to Sec 35 para b (7) of R.A. 6975 and in coordination with airport authorities to
secure all airports and its users nationwide to be free from any acts of unlawful
interference.
 
I. MALASAKIT

The PNP AVSEGROUP, in coordination with airport authorities, is committed to

provide excellent public safety services towards a better, safer and secured community
as it strongly supports the peace and security framework of the CPNP, PGEN
RODOLFO S AZURIN JR corresponding to “M+K+K=K or Malasakit, Kaayusan,
Kapayapaan tungo sa Kaunlaran which conveys the capacity of the organization to
address its external and internal issues.

Under the MALASAKIT Program, the following activities are conducted:

a) Enhance Morale and Welfare for PNP Personnel;

b) Enforcement of Police Discipline;
c) Human Resource Development; and
d) Capability Enhancement, Logistics Management, and Strengthened
Research and Development

A. Malasakit para sa Kapulisan

1. Enhancement of Morale and Welfare for PNP Personnel

The Field Medical and Dental Unit (FMDU), regularly conducts health
checks and monitoring to ensure that personnel are in tip-top shape in the
performance of duties.

Health Services No. of Personnel

COVID-19 Vaccination 3,274
3,252 (1ST Booster)
COVID-19 Booster
2,136 (2nd Booster)
EMPOW 104

To motivate personnel, awards, and recognition were given to deserving

personnel with significant accomplishments and contributions to the
organization.

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For retiring police personnel, the Salamat Kapatid Program was accorded
for their selfless devotion to the service. Funeral Honors were also given to
our fallen brothers who sacrificed their lives for our country and community.

Morale and Welfare

Salamat
Awards and Decorations Funeral Honors
Kapatid
13,132 11 11

To cope with the future development of airports as part of the

Administration’s “Build, Better, More” Program, 100 newly appointed
Patrolman/Patrolwoman composed of 74 males and 26 females took oath
and will soon be deployed after the completion of their training.

CY 2022 Regular Recruitment Program

Male Female Total
74 26 100

2. Enforcement of Police Discipline

The cleansing of the ranks continues through the conduct of On-The-Spot

Inspection and Correction (OTSIC) and imposition of penalties to erring
personnel found with infractions.

On the Spot Inspection and Correction (OTSIC)

No. of inspection conducted No. of personnel with infractions
41,580 49

Status of Personnel with Cases and Disposition

Received Resolved Pending
32 17 15

Intensified intelligence and counter-intelligence activities were also

conducted through random drug testing among personnel to ensure a drug-
free working environment.

Counter-Intelligence
Nature of Activity No. of Activities No. of Personnel
Random Drug
4 124
Test

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3. Human Resource Development

To develop and enhanced the individual skills of our personnel, different

mandatory and specialized courses and seminars were participated by our
personnel for their career advancement.

Mandatory Specialized Unit Training

Seminars
Courses Course Program
226 107 232 707

Mandatory Courses:

Name of Course/Seminar No. of Participants

PSOSEC 1
PSOBC 8
PSOCC 41
PSSLC 18
PSJLC 55
PSFTC 3
PSBRC 100
TOTAL 226

Specialized Course/s:

Name of Course/Seminar No. of Participants

Aircraft Counter Hijacking Course 107

Unit Training:

Name of Course/Seminar No. of Participants

PNP Aviation Security Course 133
Aviation Security Recurrent Seminar 99
TOTAL 232

Seminars:

Name of Seminar No. of Participants

Basic Photography and Videography 259
Motorcycle Riding Safety Seminar 233
Anger Management Seminar 62
Leadership Training for Squad Leaders 58
Marksmanship Training and Gun Safety 95
TOTAL 707

4. Capability Enhancement, Logistical Management and Strengthened Research

and Development

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The upkeep of infrastructure and development projects for all AVSEUs

and lower units are continuously monitored in accordance with the policy to
create a standard building for every Airport Police Station for a comfortable
and secure facility. Additionally, this group is successful in renovating and
repairing the AVSEGROUP Headquarters Building.

Infrastructure and Facility Management

Nature of Activity Remarks
Repair and Renovation of AVSEGROUP Headquarters
5 facilities
Building

Further, police equipment and personal protective equipment were

received and distributed to all field units to augment to their logistical
capabilities.

Newly Procured PNP Equipment

Equipment Quantity
Girsan 9mm Striker-fired pistol 100
IWI Galil 5.56mm Basic Assault Rifle 110
Tablet Computer 6

Donations from LGUs and other Stakeholders

Items Quantity
Vehicle/Mobility 2
Computer Desktop/Printer 37
Office Appliances/TV 9

B. Para sa Sambayanan

The PNP AVSEGROUP undertakes and supports diffferent community

aid and development activities, such as community outreach programs,
environmental protection, and disaster preparedness campaigns, in order to
foster harmonious relationships with the community.

In accordance with the PNP Core Values “Makatao”, promoting good

health and wellness with the community through blood-letting activities and
community outreach programs were conducted and participated in by
different airport stakeholders and Advisory Groups.

Community Assistance and Development Activity

Nature of Activity Accomplishment
Blood Letting 14
Community Outreach 1,327
Support for the distribution of relief goods 177

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As advocates of environmental protection, various activities were

conducted to increase environmental awareness among personnel, as well
as the community. Disaster preparedness and management, numerous were
also conducted to test, apply, and evaluate the effectiveness of respective
contingency plans and likewise assess the capacity, in times of calamities.

Sustain Environment
Nature of Activity Accomplishment
Tree Planting 806
Clean-up Drive 9,669

Disaster Preparedness and Management Activities

Nature of Activity Accomplishment

Earthquake Drill, Fire Drill, and

3,069
Typhoon Preparedness

To ensure the security and safety of all air riding public and stakeholders,
police assistance desk and foreign help desk were established at different
airports nationwide.

Improved Frontline Services

Type of Assistance Desk Quantity
Police Assistance Desk 150
Foreign Assistance Desk 80

II. KAAYUSAN

In ensuring the safety and security of all airport users and stakeholders,
sustainability in the implementation of public safety and security and law
enforcement measures are paramount.

A. Facilitation

In coordination with concerned airport authorities and stakeholders,

appropriate security coverage and other related public safety services were
rendered during arrival and departure.

Likewise, security coverage were also provided to COVID-19 Vaccines to

prevent pilferage and fast-track delivery from the airport to their designated
storage facilities.

On the campaign against loose firearms, firearms, magazines, and

ammunition were processed and accounted for from all departing and arriving
passengers.

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Nature of Activity No. of Activity Conducted

VIP Facilitation
• Government Officials
• 4,725
• PNP/AFP Key Officers
• 2,093
• Foreign Dignitaries
• 3,419
• PDL
• 628
35,264,631
COVID-19 Vaccines
doses of Vaccines

Firearms Facilitation
• 6,938
• Long Firearms
• 76,097
• Short Firearms
• 236,237
• Magazines
• 3,693,912
• Ammunition

B. Patrol Operations:

Intensified patrol operations were also conducted to ensure that all

airports are safe and secured from sabotage, infiltration, and other unlawful
interference.

Nature of Activity No. of Activity Conducted

Foot Patrol 3,254,217 man-hours
Mobile Patrol 772,270 man-hours
Checkpoint/Oplan Sita 502,071 man-hours
Paneling Operations 315,371 man-hours
Terminal Security Facility Inspection (TFSI) 131,961
Post to Post Inspection
• AVSEGROUP Personnel 141,520
• Private Security Personnel 65,516

C. Law Enforcement Operations:

On law enforcement efforts, intensified police operation and enforcement

of laws and regulations relative to air travel protection and safety were
implemented to prevent any occurrence of acts of unlawful interference in all
our airports.

No. of Recorded
Nature of Incident
Incident
Service of Warrant of Arrest 58

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RA 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) 18

RA 10591 (Comprehensive Law on Firearms and Ammo) 5
RA 1084 (Kidnapping and Serious Illegal Detention) 1
Violation of PD 1727 (Bomb Joke) 1
Art. 308 of RPC (Theft) 1
Discovery of Jewelry at PAL Flight PR301 1

III. KAPAYAPAAN

To ensure a lasting peace and order within our area of responsibility,

strengthening of collaboration, coordination, and cooperation with airport authorities
and stakeholders were made.

A. Anti-Terrorism Efforts

In support of the NTF-ELCAC program, lectures on campaign against terrorism

and inter-agency coordination meetings were conducted.

Security Survey Inspection, and Simulation Exercises are also made as

part of our target hardening measures.

No. of Activities
Nature of Activity
Conducted
Anti-Terrorism Campaign/Awareness 5,982
Inter-Agency coordination meeting on
1,579
Campaign Against Terrorism

Security Survey Inspection (SSI) 531

TTX/COMMEX/SIMEX/CEREX 690

IV. KAUNLARAN

In achieving our vision of having safer airports to all air riding public, maintenance of
linkages with airport stakeholders is very important.

A. Expansion of Airports

As such, the PNP AVSEGROUP is preparing for the upcoming development

and expansion of airports through the “Build, Better, More” project of the
government.

DOTr Projects Remarks

Ten Airport Expansions To be completed in 2023

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Expansion of ten airports (Public-Private

By 2026
Partnership projects)

Construction of four New Regional Airports. By 2026

Expansion of Airport Operations (Baguio Resumption of PAL Commercial

Flight (Cebu-Baguio) on
Airport, Sangley Airport, Lal-lo Airport).
December 16, 2022

V. KASIMBAYANAN

In support on the implementation of the PNP MC No. 2022-12 entitled: Revitalized

PNP KASIMBAYANAN Program.

Active engagement and support to various community mobilization programs and

collaboration were made in partnership with other local enforcement units and the
general public through the intervention and help of the religious sector towards the goal
of a holistic transformation.

Nature of Activity No. of Activities Conducted

Squad Weekly Interfaith Meeting 7,074
Clean Up Drive 9,669
Disaster Preparedness 3,069
Tree Planting 806
Pulong-pulong 30,414
Blood Donation 14
Media Guesting 136

VI. Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA)

To support the DILG’s intensified and more holistic campaign against illegal drugs to
reduce drug demand in the communities.

Recently, the PNP AVSEGROUP launched its Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan or
BIDA Program, in coordination with the members from the local chief executive of the
nearby communities, religious sectors, and the PDEA.

Part of our activities were distribution of IEC materials, posting of advocacy

campaigns, and different physical activities. The highlight of which was the conduct of
drug testing to all Headquarters personnel to ensure of a drug-free workplace.

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No. of Activities
Nature of Activity
Conducted
Drug Test of PNP AVSEGROUP personnel 4 (124 personnel)
Distribution and Dissemination of Informative
613,222
Education Campaign (IEC) Materials

Advocacy Campaign Posting 2,278

Zumba 26
Sports fest 54
Fun Run 2

VII. ISSUES AND CONCERN

However, there are current issues which needs preferential attention to further
enhanced the skills and develop capabilities to cope up with the fast-evolving
technology, such as:

1. Removal of Initial Screening Checkpoint at NAIA Terminals;

2. Lack of Anti-Hijacking equipment: Mobile Assault Ramp System (MARS)

VIII. WAY FORWARD

Looking forward, said issues can be easily overcomed with the mutual support
from stakeholders through the following:

1. Establishment of Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group in all International

Airports nationwide;
2. Creation of Inter-Agency Counter-Terrorism Task Group in all International
Airports nationwide;
3. Acquisition of lot at New Manila International Airport (Bulacan); and
4. Crafting of SOP on emerging threat (Drone Attack).

With the implementation of the various programs, projects and activities which will
serve as an avenue to gain the trust and confidence of the community and to build
stronger relationship with the different stakeholders will be the primary tool in achieving
our common goal of achieving a “Life that is beautiful”.

ANTHONY A ABERIN
Police Colonel
Acting Director, AVSEGROUP

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