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Three Manila Airport Staff Investigated for Theft from Passenger

4/6/2026

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Three Manila airport employees are under investigation for allegedly stealing nearly P9,000 from an Australian passenger at Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
The Department of Transportation ordered relief of two security screening officers and a supervisor from the Office for Transportation Security.
Secretary Giovanni Lopez emphasized accountability for misconduct and urged reporting suspicious activity.
OTS Administrator Gilberto DC Cruz said violations of trust will be investigated, with potential criminal and administrative consequences.

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Three Manila airport employees are under investigation for allegedly stealing nearly P9,000 from an Australian passenger at Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
The Department of Transportation ordered relief of two security screening officers and a supervisor from the Office for Transportation Security.
Secretary Giovanni Lopez emphasized accountability for misconduct and urged reporting suspicious activity.
OTS Administrator Gilberto DC Cruz said violations of trust will be investigated, with potential criminal and administrative consequences.