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Security measures in Philippine airports ordered reviewed after Belgium explosions

Xinhua, March 22, 2016 Adjust font size:

Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III ordered Tuesday a review of security measures in airports and other public transport terminals to prevent any terrorist attack.

Aquino issued the directive after the series of explosions in Brussels where death toll has reached to at least 26.

"President Aquino has instructed all concerned agencies to review and further strengthen security measures and exert maximum efforts to ensure the safety and convenience of travellers and the riding public," Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. told reporters.

Citing a report of Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya, he said that stringent security measures are being implemented in the Philippines' international airports.

Among the security measures that are already in place are vehicle checkpoints at entrances and x-ray screening and inspection of all persons, luggage and hand-carried items upon entry in airport terminal buildings, the official said. Endit