OTS probes alleged theft by screening officer at NAIA-1

The Office for Transportation Security (OTS) is conducting an investigation into allegations of theft involving a security screening officer (SSO) at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1.

The allegations came to light when a sum of US$300 went missing during a security screening procedure. The OTS immediately swung into action to validate the information and launch its fact-finding investigation.

The OTS said it has been working closely with the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) and the Philippine National Police – Aviation Security to ascertain the veracity of the claims and bring any suspects to justice.

The reported actions are deemed unacceptable by the OTS, and it emphasized that such behavior is "not reflective" of the code of conduct for civil servants.

OTS Administrator Ma.O Aplasca urged informants to report illegal activities committed by OTS personnel. He stressed the agency's commitment to purging itself of unscrupulous individuals.

As of this writing, the OTS has already identified the personnel implicated in the allegations, and the collection of evidence is currently underway.

The OTS said it shall provide updates on the progress of the investigation as soon as they become available.