Security Measures Beef Up at Clark Airport Following Istanbul Attack

Authorities of the Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) were ordered to beef up security measures at the Clark International Airport, following the bombing of the Istanbul airport in Turkey Wednesday that killed 42 people and injured more than 200 others.

Edgar Guevarra, CIAC Aviation Security and Police Department (ASPD) manager, advised passengers and travelers to be on time for their flights at Clark airport to avoid any delays and inconvenience since strict security measures have been implemented at the airport following the Istanbul incident.

“We advise passengers and travelers to be on time for their flights, as we are monitoring all movements at the Civil Aviation Complex, especially at the Passenger Terminal Building,” Guevarra said.

He said the security measures were being implemented for the safety of all passengers flying in and out of the airport as well as airport personnel.

Guevarra, however, said that CIAC had been implementing security measures even before the reported incident of bombings and all other kinds of threats at airports around the world, adding that CIAC had always been consistent in its security programs for the safety of the public.

“We conducted an inspection of the facilities and directed all security personnel to closely monitor movements in the area to avoid any untoward incidents,” Guevarra added.

He said that CRK was always ready for any eventuality that may occur as its security personnel were well-trained for emergency scenarios to protect the passengers using the airport and airport employees.

Guevarra also advised passengers to avoid bringing in prohibited items that include knives and liquids, aerosols or gels (LAGs) beyond allowable limits to avoid inconvenience.

The Istanbul Ataturk Airport, the biggest airport in Turkey and one of the Europe’s busiest hubs, was attacked by suspected terrorists. (PNA) RMA/ZST/MDDR/PS