OTS returns left-behind backpack containing P183K, valuables

A lost and found section at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 received a bag containing P183,000 and other valuable items, which was turned over by Security Screening Officer (SSO) Mike John De Chavez of the Office for Transportation Security (OTS). Along with these personal goods, the bag included a passbook, jewelry, chargers, and a smartphone.

During standard security screening, SSO De Chavez found a backpack on the X-ray machine that had been left behind by a passenger. He did not hesitate to inform Enrico Mauricio, his supervisor at the checkpoint, about the occurrence.

The passenger was helped and was able to locate her misplaced suitcase when she went back to the security screening checkpoint to search for it. The owner, relieved, conveyed her appreciation for the integrity and timely support provided by SSO Chavez, his manager, and their whole staff.

The timely and responsible turn-over to the lost and found section ensured its return to the rightful owner.

OTS Officer-in-Charge Assistant Secretary Jose Briones Jr. said, "Masarap sa pakiramdam na ipinapakita ng OTS personnel natin 'yung kanilang malasakit, katapatan at sinseridad sa trabaho nila at sa mga pasahero. Lalo po ngayong magpapasko, importante po na bukod sa makarating sila ng safe at secured sa kanilang destinasyon, ay maassist po natin sila in every way we can alinsunod po sa instruction ng ating mahal na Pangulo BongBong Marcos at DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista."