The Bureau of Customs (BOC) deployed some 24 newly hired Operation Officers 1 to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) terminals to augment their personnel in preparation for the Holy Week.
Customs District collector Vincent Philip Maronilla received from Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña the 24 newly hired examiners who underwent extensive training.
Maronilla said the 24 newly hired personnel will be deployed to assist examiners as thousands of local and foreign tourists are expected to arrive at the airport during the Lent observance from March 29 to April 1.
The Bureau of Immigration also received experts in profiling of foreign nationals to prevent the possible entry of foreign terrorists in the country.
Manila International Airport Authority General Manager Ed Monreal said they have coordinated with airline representatives, Customs and Immigration, Philippine National Police, medical staff, airport police and security agencies to ensure that all their personnel are present during the entire Lent observance, a unique Philippine custom and tradition.
He also said brand new air-conditioners were installed at the Naia Terminal 3, especially at the domestic side where heavy volume of passengers are expected.