The Office for Transportation Security (OTS) has completed the delivery and installed two additional Explosive Detection System (EDS) X-ray machines with Automatic Tray Return Systems at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3.
The systems aim to further strengthen the capability of OTS Security Screening Officers in detecting improvised explosive devices and other items that are prohibited at the airport terminal.
The installation of the additional screening equipment is in line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to advance transportation modernization efforts aimed at enhancing passenger convenience while reinforcing public confidence in aviation security.
Prior to installation, the equipment underwent inspection and quantity verification in accordance with applicable government procurement and acceptance procedures. Once operational, the EDS X-ray machines will be deployed at airport security checkpoints to provide enhanced imaging capabilities capable of automatically detecting, analyzing, and flagging potential explosive threats in cabin baggage while facilitating a more efficient passenger screening process.
The inspection and acceptance activities were supervised by OTS Executive Assistant Atty. Ernesto Tendero Jr., with the Inspection Committee chaired by Erwin Marcelino Pinili and the Acceptance Committee headed by Hentje Ho, in the presence of a representative from the Commission on Audit (COA), who witnessed the proceedings.
Following verification by the designated committees, the equipment was confirmed to be complete and compliant with the prescribed technical specifications.
The procurement and installation of the additional EDS units form part of the agency’s continuing efforts to enhance aviation security capabilities, improve screening efficiency, and ensure sustained compliance with national and international aviation security standards.