OTS to launch non-lethal defense tool at airportsAn acrylic protective barrier to prevent passengers from retrieving baggage that are still going through security screening at x-ray counters will also be installed, said OTS spokesperson Kim Marquez. MANILA, Philippines — After a police officer shoot a passenger at Iloilo International Airport in January, the Office for Transportation Security (OTS) will launch this week a non-lethal self defense tool at all airports in the country. An acrylic protective barrier to prevent passengers from retrieving baggage that are still going through security screening at x-ray counters will also be installed, said OTS spokesperson Kim Marquez. On Friday, Cruz conducted an inspection at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, as part of the OTS review of the standard screening procedures for airports. Security officers detected a knife inside the passenger’s bag and asked him to surrender the weapon.

Source: Philippine Star February 28, 2026 16:02 UTC