The Office for Transportation Security (OTS) and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) have lauded honest personnel who found lost items and turned them over to airport management.
OTS security screening officer Frederick Bernardo, for instance, returned a wallet containing ₱21,250 to its rightful owner who left it behind the security screening area of the Clark International Airport.
Bernardo promptly informed checkpoint supervisor Lelaine Anciado about the wallet who in turn initiated the search for the owner.
The owner, a Korean national who was traveling to Cebu, thanked the OTS personnel for their honesty.
OTS administrator Crizaldo Nieves said he was “truly honored” by the citations from passengers received regarding the integrity demonstrated by his team.
“We would like to thank the passengers who appreciate our work and dedication to service. You can rest assured that our OTS screeners will continue to provide excellent service for the safety and security of our valued passengers,” said Nieves.
On December 26, CAAP employees Rolito Lumagod, Albert Mantilla, and Richard Arevario found ₱5,000 in cash in the arrival area of the Butuan Airport and turned over the money to the airport management.
On the same day, a similar incident occurred at the Puerto Princesa Airport in Palawan where CAAP personnel Allan Martinez retrieved a pouch containing a brown wallet with cash, a passbook, and several identification cards belonging to Virgilio Olla Jr. The owner had left the pouch atop a chair in the check-in area.
CAAP director general Capt. Manuel Antonio Tamayo praised his team for their honesty. “These incidents highlight the high level of integrity and dedication of airport staff in maintaining trust and security for all travelers,” he said.
