Yesterday, 01 September 2014, agents from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) allegedly found explosives in a Toyota Revo parked in Terminal 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). They have also arrested four suspects in relation to the incident.
The incident raises concerns and questions on how airport security and law enforcement authorities cooperate.
Here are some questions I would have asked if I were in that press conference on the alleged Improvised Explosive Device (IED) found in NAIA Terminal 3.
1. Why NBI?
2. Why only NBI?
3. Why was there no coordination with the airport and aviation security stakeholders?
3.1 Was the absence of coordination a manifestation of mistrust with those in charge of airport security?
3.2 is the “normal” situation at airports a manifestation the NBI scenario is not a serious matter?
4. If photos are shown:
4.1 When and where were they taken?
4.2 Who took the photographs?
5. If IEDs are shown inside the press release :
5.1 Were the IEDs rendered safe already?
5.2 If yes, were they set to detonate at the car park?
5.3 Were there any timing devices or timers to detonate the IEDs?
5.4 Did NBI ask technical assistance from seasoned Aviation Security EOD team?
6. How many agents were involved in the car park scene?
7. Does the NBI consider airport security inadequate?
8. Who are the suspects?
9. What are their motives?
Are these questions leading to something?
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Augustus Caesar Esmeralda is the Editor-in-Chief of SecurityMatters Magazine and General Manager of SecurityMatters Consultancy Services. He is also the President and Managing Director of Ace And Associates Risk Management, Inc., an asset protection and risk management consultancy serving enterprise, infrastructure, and institutional clients.
He holds two master’s degrees from the Asian Institute of Management: a Master of Management and an Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management. He is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy, Makatao Class of 1989, and served as an officer in the Philippine Army.
Esmeralda was the Regional Director of Security and Safety for Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, covering operations across Asia, the Middle East, the Pacific, and China. In that capacity, he developed and implemented security policies, risk protocols, and crisis response frameworks across a multi-country portfolio of properties.
Since founding Ace And Associates Risk Management, Inc. in 2008, he has provided security consulting to clients across industries and sectors. Engagements have included security planning and assessment for major real estate developments and institutional buildings in the Philippines.
He holds multiple professional certifications, including the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) from ASIS International, Certified Anti-Terrorism Specialist (CATS), International Crime Prevention Specialist (ICPS), and lodging security certifications from the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute. He served as Assistant Regional Vice President of ASIS International Region 33, Philippines, for nine years.
Email: ace@securitymatters.com.ph
One response to “Questions on the Alleged Bomb Attack in NAIA Terminal 3”
Conniving pa sila sir… di pa nila alam paano ma spin para matuwa ang mga nasa taas..