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2015/SOM1/CTWG/014
Agenda Item: 6

2015 APEC Counter Terrorism Action Plan –

Philippines
Purpose: Information
Submitted by: Philippines

4th Counter-Terrorism Working Group Meeting

Subic, Philippines
31 January – 1 February 2015
 2015 APEC COUNTER-TERRORISM ACTION PLAN

ECONOMY: PHILIPPINES
CALENDAR YEAR: 2015 LAST UPDATED: January 2015

Objective: Where appropriate, to self-assess progress against APEC Leaders’ and Ministers’ counter-terrorism commitments, and to identify capacity building
needs to assist the CTTF to identify priority areas for future cooperation.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Summary of main achievements/progress in implementing Leader’s and Minister’s commitments since last update.

Enhancing the secure flow of trade in the APEC Region

Protect Cargo:

 Purchased eight (8) fixed baggage x-ray machines, 28 units of mobile container x-ray machines and two (2) movable container x-ray machines
 Installed radiation detection equipment at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) and Port of Manila (POM)
 Intensified monitoring of pilferage and theft of cargoes inside port through deployment of intelligence personnel.
 Established Police Assistance Desk in every port to assist both the traders and passengers with cargoes and luggage.
 Deployed Sea Marshall Personnel to inter island passenger vessels plying to and from Manila and other parts in the country.
 Upgraded Port Security Equipment and Radiation Portal Monitors.
 Mandatory Submission of PPA Ports Security Plan. PPA

Protect Port Facilities and Ships Engaged in International Voyages:

 Upgraded Port Security Equipment such as x-ray machines, walk-through metal detectors, wand metal detectors and CCTVs
 Upgraded Radiation Portal Monitors and Radiation Portals Monitors
 Maintained Police Assistance Desk in all seaports throughout the country
 Actively participates in the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP)
 Mandatory Submission of PPA Ports Security Plan
 Conducted Security Survey and Inspection in all ports of the country

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 Protect International Aviation:

 Reviewed 25 Airports Security Programs (ASPs) and 28 Airport Operators’ Security Programs (AOSPs) as prescribed by ICAO-ANNEX 17.
 Conducted Security Survey and Inspection (SSI)
 Conducted security awareness seminar to all airports stakeholders, implemented ICAO guidelines for aviation security procedures, and conducted security
surveys/audits of all domestic and international airports.

Protect People in Transit:

 Established Police Assistance Desks in every sea ports and Tourist assistance Desk in selected ports frequently visited by tourist.
 Deployed of sea marshal personnel and seaport visibility patrol to every seaports
 Strategic patrolling in support to traffic management and crime prevention program;
 Inter-agency collaboration to address terrorism and transnational crimes threats on transportation
 Conducted trainings /seminars to improve technical knowledge and skills of PNP personnel

Combat Threats to Security:

 The Philippines is a party to 12 of the 13 universal CT conventions that are in force

 Actively participates in the following projects: (a) US Global Threat Reduction Initiatives (GTRI), (b) US Megaports Initiatives, and (c) Regional Security
of Radioactive Sources (RSRS) Project
 Proposed legislation being deliberated by Congress to prevent the proliferation of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Weapons as well as
Conventional Weapons by regulating the transfer of strategic goods and dual use substances
 Administrative Order No. 2 established the Presidential Situation Room that monitors events, situations, developments which have national security
implications including those with serious diplomatic, political and peace and order ramifications.
 Completed the Core Manual for Crisis Management and a Practical Guide for Crisis Managers in compliance with the APEC CTAP.

Halting terrorist financing

 Updated and posted the Taliban and Al Qaeda Sanctions Lists on 23 September 2014 and 05 January 2015, respectively.
 Passed the three resolutions: AMLC Resolution TF-01 (issued 2 October 2012): freeze order issued on the assets owned or related to the persons or
entities listed in the Al Qaeda Sanctions List; AMLC Resolution TF-02 (issued 9 October 2012): freeze order issued on the assets owned or related to the
persons or entities listed in the Taliban Sanctions List; and AMLC Resolution TF-03 (issued 15 December 2014): reiterating the designation of “ISIL-
connected” individuals.

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 Promoting cyber security

 Activated Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) last March 20, 2013 to address cybercrimes and cyber enabled criminality in the country.
 Established Regional Anti-Cybercrime Office (RACOs) nationwide located in six (6) cities Legazpi, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, General Santos, Cebu and
Zamboanga.
 Provided assistance on digital forensic examination of mobile phones and Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards of alleged Renegade Moro National
Liberation Front (MNLF) members during the Zamboanga Siege. It is worthy to note that in 2013 alone, the Group had examined a total of 2,242 digital
forensic evidences.
 24/7 focal contact point of international police through G8 and Interpol Crime Emergencies.
 Acted as resource speaker on cybercrime related topics and computer crime investigation courses.

2. Summary of forward work program to implement Leaders’ and Ministers’ commitments.

Enhancing the secure flow of trade in the APEC Region

Protect Cargo:

 Upgrading of the Radiation Portal Monitors in Visayas and Mindanao PPA ports. Time frame: Dec 2014 to 2015.
 Acquisition of additional Radiation Detectors and Monitors to cover all PPA Ports nationwide.
 Further enhance the intelligence capability of the Bureau of Customs.
 Conduct of seminar on “Customer Relations Service” focus on international protocol and foreign language training for personnel deployed in Police
Assistance Desks starting 2nd quarter of 2015 and every quarter thereafter in order to improve their customer interaction skills which are vital in gaining
the trust and confidence of the tourist passengers.

Protect Port Facilities and Ships Engaged in International Voyages:

 100% submission of security plans of 119 major Ports and Terminals in accordance to ISPS Code. To be submitted yearly.
 Upgrading of x-ray machines, walk-through metal detectors, wand metal detectors and CCTV for all PPA Ports nationwide.
 Proper operation and regular maintenance of port security equipment. Duration is from 2015 to 2017.
 Upgrading of the Radiation Portal Monitors in Visayas and Mindanao PPA ports. Time frame: Dec 2014 to 2015.
 To review more PFSPs and SSPs and audit the security plans of ports and ships.
 Conduct Security and Survey and Inspection on other port facilities catering international voyages.

Protect International Aviation:

 Continuous review of other ASPs and AOSPs, and conduct of audit of security plans.

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  Conduct of SSI on other airports of the country.
 Develop an information-sharing scheme with US TSA and other APEC economies on area threat assessments.
 Facilitate the conduct of aviation security training from APEC and ICAO for the security officers of the stakeholders.

Protect People in Transit:

 Reestablishment of HPG Motor Vehicle Shipment Clearance in all Ports to prevent proliferation and sale of stolen motor vehicle nationwide.
 Propose amendment on the provisions of Republic Act 6539 (Anti-Carnapping Act of 1972) and other related laws for higher penalties and conviction rate
of criminals.
 Implement the connection of RMAS at NAIA Terminal 3 Operation.

Combat Threats to Security:

 Review progress on Target Hardening and Counter Radicalization and De-Radicalization Programs
 Monitor and push for the amendments to the Human Security Act of 2007 (RA 9372) in order to strengthen its provisions on law enforcement.

Halting terrorist financing

 Continuity of effort on the Implementation of the 2012 FATF Recommendations on terrorist financing, including those relating to non-profit
organizations, alternative remittance systems and illicit cash couriers.
 Implementation of National Risk Assessment (NRA) program which aimed to assess the Philippines’ AML/CFT threats and vulnerabilities. In June 2014,
the AMLC, with the support of the Office of the President, launched the NRA. NRA target date of completion is 2017.

Promoting cyber security

 Establishment of Regional Anti-Cybercrime Office (RACO) nationwide.

 Establishment of Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) and Cyber Terror Response Team (CTRT)

3. Summary of capacity building needs and opportunities that would accelerate/strengthen the implementation of APEC Leaders’ and Ministers’
commitments by your economy and in the region.

 Assist APEC member economy in the conduct of data recovery and forensic analysis on computers and storage devices.
 Sharing lessons learned, knowledge and experience in the facilitation of various rehabilitation programs all aimed at modifying/eliminating criminal
behavior, and changing the radical paradigm of VEOs.

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A. ENHANCING THE SECURE FLOW TRADE AND PEOPLE IN THE APEC REGION

A.1 Protect Cargo

Contact Point 1:

Name: HON. ARIEL F. NEPOMUCENO Title: Deputy Commissioner for Enforcement, Bureau of Customs
Telephone Number: (632) 527-3864, 527-4578 Fax Number: (632) 527-4578
Email Address: boc_eg@yahoo.com

Contact Point 2:

Name: PCSUPT NOEL LAZARUS C. VARGAS Title: Director, Maritime Group, Philippine National Police
Telephone Number: 09986111982 Fax Number: (632) 723.0401 local 5451
Email Address: nlcvargas82@yahoo.com

Contact Point 3:

Name: RAUL T. SANTOS Title: Assistant General Manager for Operations, Philippine Ports Authority
Telephone Number: (632) 301.9089 Fax Number: (632) 527.6432
Email Address: rtsan@ppa.gov.ph

LEADERS’ AND MINISTERS’ COMMITMENTS

 Implement the APEC Framework for Secure Trade (2005).
 Implement the common standards for electronic customs reporting developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO) that provide data to target high-risk
shipments and facilitate trade (2002).
 Implement as practicable as possible a container security regime that facilitates the smooth flow of trade while enhancing the integrity of containers (2002).
 Promote private-sector adoption of high standards of supply chain security, as developed by the private sector and law enforcement officials (2002).
 Continue cooperation between APEC member economies to facilitate trade recovery after a terrorist attack (2006, 2007).
 Work towards more consistent security measures that reduce transaction costs, and to enhance cooperation with the private sector (2007).

MEASURES UNDERTAKEN SINCE LAST UPDATE TO IMPLEMENT COMMITMENTS

Bureau of Customs

 Purchased eight (8) fixed baggage x-ray machines, 28 units of mobile container x-ray machines and two (2) relocatable container x-ray machines.

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Philippine National Police (PNP)

 Intensified monitoring of pilferage and theft of cargoes inside port through deployment of intelligence personnel.
 Conducted intelligence training to personnel assigned in different ports to enhance their knowledge and skill.
 Established Police Assistance Desk in every port to assist both the traders and passengers with cargoes and luggage.
 Maintained inter-agency collaboration in securing the ports.
 Deployed Sea Marshall Personnel to inter island passenger vessels plying to and from Manila and other parts in the country.

Philippine Ports Authority (PPA)

 Upgrading of Port Security Equipment. PPA has upgraded port security equipment such as x-ray machines, walk-through metal detectors, wand metal
detectors and CCTVs for effective security screening.
 Upgrading of Radiation Portal Monitors. PPA has upgraded the radiation Portal Monitors installed in 2007 at South Harbor and MICP (Port of Manila) for
the detection, deterrence and prevention of illicit trafficking of Nuclear and other radio-active materials.
 Mandatory Submission of PPA Ports Security Plan. PPA has required all its port authorities/managers to submit Security Plan in accordance to International
Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code that to be updated yearly.

FURTHER MEASURES PLANNED TO IMPLEMENT COMMITMENTS (indicate timeframe)

PNP

Conduct of seminar on “Customer Relations Service” focus on international protocol and foreign language training for personnel deployed in Police
Assistance Desks starting 2nd quarter of 2015 and every quarter thereafter in order to improve their customer interaction skills which are vital in gaining the trust
and confidence of the tourist passengers.

PPA

 Proper operation and regular maintenance of port security equipment. Duration is from 2015 to 2017.
 Upgrading of the Radiation Portal Monitors in Visayas and Mindanao PPA ports. Time frame: Dec 2014 to 2015.
 Acquisition of additional Radiation Detectors and Monitors to cover all PPA Ports nationwide.

WHAT SPECIFIC CAPACITY BUILDING NEEDS DOES YOUR ECONOMY HAVE THAT HINDER YOUR ABILITY TO IMPLEMENT
COMMITMENTS, AND WHAT CAPACITY BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES COULD BE PROVIDED THROUGH APEC TO ADDRESS THESE
NEEDS?

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 PNP

 Lack of inter-agency collaboration among law enforcement and intelligence community involved in cargo protection in order to reduce incidence of pilferages
and thief.
 Conduct of regular workshop among stakeholders and law enforcement and intelligence agencies engage in port security and develop a data base on suspected
personalities involved in thief and cargo pilferage for their future prosecution.

PLEASE DESCRIBE THE APEC CAPACITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES IN WHICH YOUR ECONOMY PARTICIPATED DURING THE LAST
YEAR. WHAT BENEFITS DID YOUR ECONOMY DERIVE FROM THESE ACTIVITIES? WHAT FOLLOW-ON ACTIVITIES WOULD BE
USEFUL?

PPA

Training on PPA-Gender and Development (GAD) Center on Radiation Detection System (RDS). Training on GAD Center on RDS was conducted for
personnel of PPA last 15 -18 September 2014 sponsored by the US Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration thru the Second Line of
Defense Program to enhance capabilities and proficiency on RDS.

WHAT SPECIFIC CAPACITY BUILDING NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES WOULD ACCELERATE/STRENGTHEN IMPLEMENTATION OF
COMMITMENTS BY YOUR ECONOMY AND IN THE REGION?

WHAT KIND OF EXPERTISE AND/OR ASSISTANCE COULD YOUR ECONOMY PROVIDE TO OTHER APEC MEMBERS THAT COULD HELP
ADDRESS THEIR CAPABILITY BUILDING NEEDS?
PPA

 Information sharing on the modus operandi of suspected personalities engage in thief and pilferage.
 Training on best practices and lesson learned on how to deal with those suspected personalities engage in thief and pilferage in the port areas.

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A.2 Protect Port Facilities and Ships Engaged in International Voyages

Contact Point 1:

Name: PCSUPT NOEL LAZARUS C VARGAS Title: Director, Maritime Group, Philippine National Police
Telephone Number: 09986111982 Fax Number: (632) 723.0401 local 5451
Email Address: nlcvargas82@yahoo.com

Contact Point 2:

Name: RAUL T. SANTOS Title: Assistant General Manager for Operations, Philippine Ports Authority (PPA)
Telephone Number: (632) 301.9089 Fax Number: (632) 527.6432
Email Address: rtsan@ppa.gov.ph

Contact Point 3:
Name: COMMO ERIBERTO C. SURIA AFP (Ret) Title: Officer-In-Charge, Maritime Transportation Security Bureau, Office for Transportation
Security (OTS)
Telephone Number: (632) 853.3350 Fax Number: (632) 855.3350
Email Address: bertsuria@gmail,com

LEADERS’ AND MINISTERS’ COMMITMENTS

 Review ship and port facility security plans; automatic identification systems (AIS) installed on certain ships (2004).
 Support international efforts to fight piracy (2002, 2008).
 Support the implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (2004).
 Cooperation between APEC member economies on training to enhance ship and port security in the region (2002).
 Cooperation with the International Maritime Organisation on its efforts to undertake an analysis of small boats as potential threats to maritime security (2009).

MEASURES UNDERTAKEN SINCE LAST UPDATE TO IMPLEMENT COMMITMENTS

Philippine National Police (PNP)

 Assisted the port security personnel in the conduct of cargo security and inspection using metal detectors.
 Deployed intelligence personnel inside and outside of the vicinity of the ports to check any possible threats to the port facilities and ships.
 Conducted Security Survey and Inspection in all ports of the country;

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 Deployed police visibility patrol personnel inside the port area as well in its immediate vicinity;
 Assisted the port authorities in the management of traffic flow within seaports area;
 Maintained Police Assistance Desk in all seaports throughout the country; and
 Protected and assisted crews of international ships while anchored in a seaport.

Philippine Ports Authority (PPA)

 Training on PPA-Gender and Development (GAD) Center on Radiation Detection System (RDS). Training on GAD Center on RDS was conducted for
personnel of PPA last 15 -18 September 2014 sponsored by the US Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration thru the Second Line
of Defense Program to enhance capabilities and proficiency on RDS.
 Upgrading of Port Security Equipment. PPA has upgraded port security equipment such as x-ray machines, walk-through metal detectors, wand metal
detectors and CCTVs for effective security screening.
 Upgrading of Radiation Portal Monitors. PPA has upgraded the radiation Portal Monitors installed in 2007 at South Harbor and MICP (Port of Manila) for
the detection, deterrence and prevention of illicit trafficking of Nuclear and other radio-active materials.
 Training of Port Police. Extensive training of PPA Port Police on Port Safety and Security in compliance with SOLAS Convention, ISPS Code, National
Safety and Security Guidelines and other PPA Issuances.
 Mandatory Submission of PPA Ports Security Plan. PPA has required all its port authorities/managers to submit Security Plan in accordance to International
Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code that to be updated yearly.

Office for Transportation Security (OTS)

 Undertaken the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code prescribed review of 44 Port Facility Security Plans (PFSPs) and 165 Ship
Security Plans (SSPs) in 2014.
 Prescribed that the SSPs contain AIS and other security measures to counter any piracy attacks on ships.
 Coordinated with BIMP-EAGA for the ongoing development of a security program to monitor and secure small boats.
 Conducted Security Survey and Inspection on nine (9) port facilities.

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FURTHER MEASURES PLANNED TO IMPLEMENT COMMITMENTS (indicate timeframe)

PNP

 Training and acquisitions of Canine and EOD complements anytime in 2015 to support seaports authorities in ensuring the protection of port facilities and
ships.
 Conduct of seminar on “Customer Relations Service” focus on international protocol and foreign language training for personnel deployed in Police Assistance
Desks starting 2nd Quarter of 2015 and every quarter thereafter in order to improve their customer interaction skills which are vital in gaining the trust and
confidence of the local passengers, tourists and crews of international vessels.

PPA

 Upgrading of Vessel Traffic Monitor System (VTMS) of PPA.

 100% submission of security plans of 119 major Ports and Terminals in accordance to ISPS Code. To be submitted yearly.
 Upgrading of x-ray machines, walk-through metal detectors, wand metal detectors and CCTV for all PPA Ports nationwide.
 Proper operation and regular maintenance of port security equipment. Duration is from 2015 to 2017.
 Upgrading of the Radiation Portal Monitors in Visayas and Mindanao PPA ports. Time frame: Dec 2014 to 2015.
 Acquisition of additional Radiation Detectors and Monitors to cover all PPA Ports nationwide.
 Regular training/seminars of Port Police and adoption of other International measures to improve country’s maritime safety and security system in
coordination with other agencies concerned. Duration is from 2015 to 2017.

OTS

 To review more PFSPs and SSPs and audit the security plans of ports and ships.
 Conduct Security and Survey and Inspection on other port facilities catering international voyages.
 Facilitate the conduct of maritime security workshops from APEC and IMO for the security officers of the stakeholders.

PLEASE DESCRIBE THE APEC CAPACITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES IN WHICH YOUR ECONOMY PARTICIPATED DURING THE LAST YEAR.
WHAT BENEFITS DID YOUR ECONOMY DERIVE FROM THESE ACTIVITIES? WHAT FOLLOW-ON ACTIVITIES WOULD BE USEFUL?

OTS

 Conducted ISPS Code Good Practices Workshop.

 Conducted the Risk Assessment Workshop sponsored by APEC/US Coast Guard among personnel of OTS, PPA, PCG, PNP and Maritime Security Officers.

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 Conducted the PFSP Development Workshop sponsored by APEC/US Coast Guard among personnel of OTS, PPA, PCG, PNP and Maritime Security Officers.
 Conducted the Port Security Drills and Exercises Workshop sponsored by APEC/US Coast Guard among personnel of OTS, PPA, PCG, PNP and Maritime
Security Officers.

WHAT SPECIFIC CAPACITY BUILDING NEEDS DOES YOUR ECONOMY HAVE THAT HINDER YOUR ABILITY TO IMPLEMENT
COMMITMENTS AND WHAT CAPABILITY BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES COULD BE PROVIDED THROUGH APEC TO ADDRESS THESE
NEEDS?

PNP

 Lack of inter-agency collaboration among law enforcement and intelligence community involved in cargo protection in order to reduce incidence of pilferages
and thief.
 Conduct regular workshop to further collaboration among stakeholders and law enforcement and intelligence agencies engage in port security and develop a
data base on suspected personalities involved in thief and cargo pilferage for their future prosecution.

PPA

 Donation of modern security equipment by APEC member economy.

 Sponsored Trainings by APEC member economy.
 Donation of Radiation Detection Monitors (RDM) by APEC member economy to be deployed in PPA ports located at Visayas and Mindanao

OTS

The existing organizational structure and manpower of OTS is inadequate to meet current demands.

WHAT KIND OF EXPERTISE AND/OR ASSISTANCE COULD YOUR ECONOMY PROVIDE TO OTHER APEC MEMBERS THAT COULD HELP
ADDRESS THEIR CAPABILITY BUILDING NEEDS?
PNP

 Information sharing on the best practices and lesson learned how to prevent international ships/vessels operating or while passing in Southern and 
Western Philippines not to be victims of piracy and Kidnapping. 

PPA

 PPA can provide expertise and/or assistance in the supervision, construction, maintenance and operation of ports to ensure smooth flow of marine transport.

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  Information sharing/fusion and international collaboration on matter pertaining to maritime security.
 Identification, detection and prevention of shipment of radio-active materials, cargoes and containers to protect national and international trade with APEC
member-countries and others.
 Detection, deterrence and prevention of any unlawful acts to ships engaged in international voyage while in the PPA port facility.
 Prevent entry of dangerous cargoes and containers inside PPA ports for export to other countries.

OTS

Sharing of good practices in the implementation of the ISPS Code.

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A.3 Protect International Aviation

Contact Point #1:

Name: PCSUPT CHRISTOPHER A LAXA Title: Director, Aviation Security Group, Philippine National Police
Telephone Number: 517.6433 Fax Number:
Email Address: odirsecretary@gmail.com & iictd.avsegroup@gmail.com

Contact Point #2:

Name: COMMO ERIBERTO C. SURIA AFP (Ret) Title: Assistant Administrator, Civil Aviation Security Bureau, Office of Transportation
Security (CASB- OTS), Department of Transportation and Communication
Telephone Number: (632) 855.2435
Email Address: bertsuria@gmail.com Fax Number: (632) 855.2418

LEADERS’ AND MINISTERS’ COMMITMENTS

 Introduce highly effective baggage screening procedures and equipment in all APEC international airports as soon as possible; and accelerate implementation
of standards for reinforced flight deck doors for passenger aircraft wherever possible (2002).
 Support International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) mandatory aviation security audits (2002, 2009).
 Enhance air cargo security by promoting adoption of the guidelines developed by the ICAO (2002).
 Examine emerging approaches to air cargo security; share information on efficient screening technologies and training; and harmonise aviation security
measures (2009).
 Adopt strict domestic export controls on Man-Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS); secure stockpiles; regulate production, transfer, and brokering;
ban transfers to non-state end-users; and exchange information in support of these efforts (2003).
 APEC economies which did not do so before 2007 to conduct one MANPADS’ assessment of a major international airport using the MANPADS’
Vulnerability Assessment (MVA) guide established by the ICAO or similar international guidelines (2005).
 Work towards continuous improvement of aviation security oversight and quality control (2009).
 Implement effective capacity building programs for air cargo and air traveller protection, which help develop institutions and mobilize expertise and resources
efficiently (2010).

MEASURES UNDERTAKEN SINCE LAST UPDATE TO IMPLEMENT COMMITMENTS

Philippine National Police (PNP)

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 Created Airport Security Center (ASC) pursuant to E.O. No. 125, section 18(b), within Manila International Airport Authority to plan, supervise, control,
coordinate, integrate and direct intelligence and operational activities of all police and military units, security and safety service units, government monitoring
and intelligence units and other security operations, units employed by government entities and /or by private agencies in the MIAA;
 Conducted semi-annual Security Survey and Inspection (SSI) to all airports nationwide pursuant to PNP LOI KALASAG;
 Deployment of EOD/K-9 teams randomly as part of the cargo screening operations to ensure that no prohibited and dangerous items shall be loaded on board
the aircraft.

Civil Aviation Security Bureau-Office of Transportation Security (CASB- OTS)

 Reviewed 25 Airports Security Programs (ASPs) and 28 Airport Operators’ Security Programs (AOSPs) as prescribed by ICAO-ANNEX 17.
 Conducted Security Survey and Inspection (SSI) on international and local airports in the country in relation to the APEC activities and Papal Visit in 2015.
 Working with IATA for the development of an air cargo security regime.
 Based on OTS security prescriptions, MIAA develop an in-line screening for check-in baggage at NAIA terminal 3 to make security screening of said
baggage more effective.
 Regularly Conducts Transportation Security Family Meetings. A monthly meeting is conducted among intelligence officers of the Aviation, Maritime, Land
and Rail sectors, plus the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police Intelligence Group (PNP-IG), National Intelligence Coordinating
Agency (NICA), PCG and PPA to discuss the current terrorist threats, share information and enhance security measures through inter-agency cooperation.

FURTHER MEASURES PLANNED TO IMPLEMENT COMMITMENTS (indicate timeframe)

CASB- OTS

 Continuous review of other ASPs and AOSPs, and conduct of audit of security plans.
 Conduct of SSI on other airports of the country.
 Develop an information-sharing scheme with US TSA and other APEC economies on area threat assessments.
 Facilitate the conduct of aviation security training from APEC and ICAO for the security officers of the stakeholders.

WHAT SPECIFIC CAPACITY BUILDING NEEDS DOES YOUR ECONOMY HAVE THAT HINDER YOUR ABILITY TO IMPLEMENT
COMMITMENTS AND WHAT CAPABILITY BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES COULD BE PROVIDED THROUGH APEC TO ADDRESS THESE
NEEDS?

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WHAT KIND OF EXPERTISE AND/OR ASSISTANCE COULD YOUR ECONOMY PROVIDE TO OTHER APEC MEMBERS THAT COULD
HELP ADDRESS THEIR CAPACITY BUILDING NEEDS?

PNP
 Conduct of Training on Aircraft Anti-Hijacking, Bomb disposal, K-9 Handling Operations and Aviation Security Seminars
 Information sharing/fusion

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A.4 Protect People in Transit

Contact Point #1:

Name: PDIR. FELIZARDO M. SERAPIO, JR. (Ret) Title: Executive Director, Philippine Center on Transnational Crime (PCTC)/INTERPOL National
Telephone Number: (632) 721.4162 Central Bureau Manila Secretariat
Fax Number: (632) 724.8775 Email Address: pctc_oed@yahoo.com

Contact Point # 2:

Name: PCSUPT NOEL LAZARUS C VARGAS Title: Director, Maritime Group, Philippine National Police
Telephone Number: 09986111982 Fax Number: 723.0401 local 5151
Email Address: nlcvargas82@yahoo.com

Name: PCSUPT ARRAZAD PANUELO SUBONG Title: Director, Highway Patrol Group, Philippine National Police
Telephone Number: 09151338201 Fax Number: 723.0401 local 4299
Email Address: hpgid@yahoo.com

Contact Point # 3:

Name: ATTY. JOSE CARLITOS Z. LICAS Title: Acting Chief for Intelligence, Bureau of Immigration (BI)

Telephone Number: (632) 527.3273 Fax Number: (632) 527.3273

Email Address: jzlicas@yahoo.com

LEADERS’ AND MINISTERS’ COMMITMENTS

 Implement as expeditiously as possible an Advance Passenger Information (API) System for the collection and transmission of advance passenger
information (2002).
 Consider joining the Regional Movement Alert System (RMAS) (2006).
 Adopt and implement agreed standards for machine readable travel documents, and application of biometrics in entry and (where applicable) exit
procedures and travel documents consistent with ICAO and the International Standards Organization (2002).
 Assure the highest possible integrity of all government officials who are involved in border operations (2002).
 Develop a standardized strategic safety and security master plan for tourists, a crisis management model, and promote the development by industry of
simple-to-use safety and security measures for tourism businesses (2002).
 Voluntarily provide information on lost and stolen travel documents to the existing database of the International Criminal and Police Organization (ICPO-
Interpol) on a best endeavours basis (2005).

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  Implement APEC Travel Facilitation Initiative to facilitate regional international travel, while ensuring the security of the overall travel system. (2011)
 Consider INTERPOL I24/7 Connectivity in all our international airport, seaport, district office and headquarters (2014)
 Works towards strengthening border control security and protection (2014)

MEASURES UNDERTAKEN SINCE LAST UPDATE TO IMPLEMENT COMMITMENTS

PHILIPPINE CENTER ON TRANSNATIONAL CRIME (PCTC)

I. INFORMATION EXCHANGE

a. I-24/7 Expansion Program

In addition to the eleven (11) entities/units connected in 2013, the PCTC continued its effort to connect local agencies to the I-24/7 System of INTERPOL
beyond the NCB. As part of strengthening its campaign against terrorism in Mindanao, the PCTC, with the support of INTERPOL equipped the local police with a
Fixed INTERPOL Network Database, which was installed at the PNP Police Regional Office IX in Zamboanga City.

The PCTC also added a FIND link connection within its Western Mindanao Field Office situated inside Camp Batalla for the benefit of the member-
agencies of the Zamboanga Sea-Based Anti-Trafficking Task Force. This aimed to provide other agencies manning the critical points at the backdoor (particularly
the Zamboanga Seaport) with a real-time database to counter-check inbound and outbound passengers and vessels plying the Zamboanga-Bongao-Sandakan route.

In preparation for the upcoming ONE ASEAN by 2015, the PCTC has proposed to the Office of the President the linkage of seven (7) international
airports to the I-24/7 system, in cooperation with the Bureau of Immigration. The Office of the President has approved the proposal and is currently in the process
of bidding.

Meanwhile, the following agencies are also in the process of connecting with I-24/7 connection:

 National Bureau of Investigation

 Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group

b. I-Checkit Initiative:

The Road Ahead: The PCTC is likewise working on the implementation of the INTERPOL I-Checkit Initiative which facilitates the secure transfer of
customer travel document data held by private industry to be screened against SLTD database managed by INTERPOL and fed by member-countries. Checks are
conducted via FIND-link software (FIND means Fixed INTERPOL Network Database) either as a part of existing customer registration procedures within the

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contractor’s company, manually through entry of travel document information or a travel document scanning device, or via the batch processing of customer
manifest list.

II. CAPACITY-BUILDING:

a. The PCTC support the government’s border management control by implementing foreign-sponsored projects aimed at developing the capability
of the border front line officers in strategic areas of the country. Relative to this, the Center, through the sponsorship of INTERPOL, Office of the President and
Governments of Canada and Australia, implemented the following INTERPOL Capacity-Building Programs and regional border operations in the Philippines:

 INTERPOL Capacity Building Programme on Counter Terrorism in Asia Phase 2 – Session 1 (January 2013) – The PCTC, in
cooperation with the INTERPOL General Secretariat, co-hosted the said event at the Hyatt Hotel and Casino – Manila on 21 January – 01 February 2013. This was
a follow-up activity after the successful launching of the first Phase in Bangkok, Thailand last 2012. The Executive Director, PCTC delivered a presentation
regarding crisis management during this event.

 INTERPOL Capacity Building Programme on Counter Terrorism for Asia, Phase 3: Train-the-Trainer Course (October 2013) -
The INTERPOL General Secretariat, and the PCTC, led the conduct of this Course at the Marriot Hotel, Manila on 21-28 October 2013. The said course was
attended by 13 countries from Asia and the South Pacific. The Philippines was represented by the representatives from the Bureau of Immigration and PNP. The
TTT aimed to improve the counter terrorism capacities of participating countries by equipping frontline officers with the necessary training and means to facilitate
international cooperation through the use of INTERPOL’s tools and services.

 INTERPOL Integrated Border Management Task Force – Operation Hawk in Zamboanga (November 2013) - The INTERPOL’s
Integrated Border Management Task Force (IBMTF) - Operation Hawk was held at the Garden Orchid Hotel, Zamboanga Seaport and Zamboanga International
Airport, Zamboanga City on 16-21 November 2013. Sponsored by the Canadian Government through the INTERPOL, the said activity aimed to reinforce counter-
terrorism training already conducted by supporting member countries lead ‘live’ operations along known border crossings in which suspect terrorists and or their
resources move. The Operation Hawk was divided in two (2) phases: First, a 2-day pre-deployment briefing and Second, a 3-day operational deployment wherein
the participants will return to their normal operations at the border and apply what they have learned from the lecture phase. Twenty-one (21) representatives from
the Bureau of Immigration, Bureau of Customs, PCTC, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine National Police-Police Regional Office 9, and the Philippine Ports
Authority participated in the said activity.

 INTERPOL Integrated Border Management Task Force – Operation Dove in NAIA T-1, 2 and 3 (November 2013) - The PCTC, in
collaboration with the Bureau of Immigration, and the Philippine National Police, facilitated the conduct of Operation Dove, under the auspices of the INTERPOL
Integrated Border Management Task Force on 03-19 December 2013 at the NAIA Terminals 1,2 and 3. The said operation involved concurrent border operations
utilizing INTERPOL’s tools and services to secure the 27th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Myanmar, was simultaneously conducted in ten (10) countries from
03-22 December 2013. The Immigration Officers from NAIA Terminal 1, 2 & 3 were divided into three (3) shifts. In each shift, the participants retrieved the flight
manifests and religiously encoded the list of passengers in excel format and send it to the Command Coordinating Center in NAIA Terminal 3. The Team Leaders

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will review the list and forward it to NCB Manila to run it to CSV Nominal Batch Processing in the INTERPOL System. The PH Operation Dove resulted in
353,603 nominal searches with two (2) positive hits.

 4th INTERPOL Radiological and Nuclear Training Course- The PCTC, in cooperation with the Office of the President and INTERPOL,
jointly organized the conduct of the 4TH INTERPOL Radiological and Nuclear Investigations Training Course at the Marriot Hotel, Manila on 26-30 May 2014.
This course aimed to train local frontline officers in the prevention, detection and handling of CBRNE materials and was attended by 26 participants from 6 countries
in the region and 13 experts from the US Second Line of Defense, UK, Netherlands Forensic Institute and INTERPOL General Secretariat. Assistant Secretary
Oscar Valenzuela of the ATC-PMC served as the Guest of Honor and Speaker during the opening and the closing ceremonies. The Philippines was represented by
ten (10) members of the national CBRNE Team which includes the BOC, DOH-HEMS, PNP, and the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI). The course
was divided into two (2) phases: lecture and practical exercises wherein the participants were clustered in three (3) groups and allowed to practice using the gadgets
and devices provided by the US Second Line of Defense.

 1st Project Pacific Operational Working Group Meeting – Cebu City, June 2014 - The PCTC, through the sponsorship of the Office of
the President, the conduct of the Project Pacific Working Group Meeting which was held on 18-20 June 2014 at the Marco Polo Hotel, Cebu City. The said event
was attended by 29 participants from Asia, USA and Europe, 3 Representatives from the INTERPOL General Secretariat and 2 Representatives from UNODC and
Aseanapol Secretariat. The meeting was jointly organized by the PCTC and INTERPOL and was funded by the Office of the President. The meeting aimed to bring
together counter-terrorism experts to discuss the emerging trend of people from Southeast Asia that are being recruited as foreign fighters into the conflict zones,
particularly in Syria.

 Chemical Anti-Smuggling Enforcement (CHASE) Crime Scene Management Course, Cebu City October 2014 - Sponsored by
INTERPOL, the CHASE Course was attended by 24 official participants from Southeast Asia, 12 observers from the Philippines, and 13 foreign instructors from
INTERPOL, Australian Federal Police, Federal Bureau of Investigation and World Customs Organization. The course trained the frontline law enforcement officers
on the forensic process, chemical detection, handling of IEDs and hazardous chemicals/materials focusing on crime scene investigation with an end view of
conducting an INTERPOL-coordinated CT/counter-smuggling operation within the tri-border in the South provisionally scheduled in February 2015.

 INTERPOL Southeast Asia Counter Terrorism Forensic and Investigative Skills Training, Cebu City, October 2014 – This event was
also sponsored by INTERPOL was conducted parallel to CHASE. The said course was attended by twenty-one (21) participants from the NCBs and Immigration
Units in the Southeast Asian region and five (5) Subject Matter Experts from INTERPOL and the Philippines. The training focused on increasing the awareness of
the participants in using INTERPOL Tools and Services relative to conducting forensic investigation and counter-terrorism. The training was composed of lecture
and practical exercises which taught the participant the basics of using the INTERPOL I-24/7 system through analyzing transnational cases.

III. LAW ENFORCEMENT

a. Border Control Effort – The PCTC, in cooperation with the Bureau of Immigration has caused the exclusion of total of 176 arriving Registered Sex
Offenders in the country:

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 Country of Registration No. of Arrivals
Australia 74
UK 26
USA 73
France 1
Norway 1
IPSG 1
TOTAL 176
*Source: PCTC Record Statistics as of October 2014*

b. Interception of Potential Victims of Trafficking in Persons in Mindanao – The PCTC is an active member of the Zamboanga Sea-Based Anti-
Trafficking Task Force which conducts regular screening of outbound/inbound passengers at the Zamboanga Seaport. From January-September 2014,
the screenings of PCTC and the other members of ZSBATTF has reached a total of 1,202 passengers :

Type of Operation Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Total
Rescued/Offloaded/Profiled/Intercepted 277 272 118 203 38 60 47 53 114 20 1,202
potential TIP victims
Debriefed/Assisted 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Deportees/Repatriates
Arrested Suspects 1 0 0 2 2 1 0 4 1 1 12

Philippine National Police (PNP)

 Established Police Assistance Desks in every sea ports and Tourist assistance Desk in selected ports frequently visited by tourist.
 Deployed of sea marshal personnel and seaport visibility patrol to every seaports
 Strategic patrolling in support to traffic management and crime prevention program;
 Inter-agency collaboration to address terrorism and transnational crimes threats on transportation
 Conducted trainings /seminars to improve technical knowledge and skills of PNP personnel
 Utilized Highway Patrol Group (HPG) Vehicle Information System Management and other databases.

Bureau of Immigration (BI)

 Participated in the border security and protection coordination (both local and international).
 Created a database of foreigners who were deported involving terrorism-related crimes.

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  Created a one-stop processing of visa application of foreign nationals in the country.
 Mapping and documenting all foreign nationals in the country.

FURTHER MEASURES PLANNED TO IMPLEMENT COMMITMENTS (indicate timeframe)

PCTC

 I-24/7 Expansion at 7 International Airports – October 2013 to December 2015

 I-24/7 Expansion to local agencies – January 2014 to December 2015
 I-Checkit with PH Local Airlines – December 2014 to December 2015

PNP

 Conduct of seminar on “Customer Relations Service” focus on international protocol and foreign language training for personnel deployed in
Police Assistance Desks/Tourist Assistance Desk starting 2nd Quarter of 2015 and every quarter thereafter.
 Reestablishment of HPG Motor Vehicle Shipment Clearance in all Ports to prevent proliferation and sale of stolen motor vehicle nationwide.
 Centralization of vehicle verification system and other databases to all HPG offices and better information sharing with transport agencies.
 Propose amendment on the provisions of Republic Act 6539 (Anti-Carnapping Act of 1972) and other related laws for higher penalties and conviction
rate of criminals.
 Inter-agency collaboration/commitment together with the local chief executives to combat syndicated crimes and national threats.

BI

 Implement the connection of RMAS at NAIA Terminal 3 Operation.

WHAT SPECIFIC CAPACITY BUILDING NEEDS DOES YOUR ECONOMY HAVE THAT HINDER YOUR ABILITY TO IMPLEMENT
COMMITMENTS AND WHAT CAPABILITY BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES COULD BE PROVIDED THROUGH APEC TO ADDRESS THESE
NEEDS?

PNP

 Lack of training on customer relations service particularly on international protocol and foreign language by personnel assigned in various police/tourist
assistance desk

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  Existing organizational structure and manpower is inadequate to meet current demands.

BI
 Implement an intensive training program for BI personnel regarding border management security and protection (local and international) – to be assisted by
foreign experts/consultants

WHAT KIND OF EXPERTISE AND/OR ASSISTANCE COULD YOUR ECONOMY PROVIDE TO OTHER APEC MEMEBRS THAT COULD
HELP ADDRESS THEIR CAPACITY BUILDING NEEDS?

PCTC

 Could serve as resource agency on Transnational Crimes, Crisis Management, International Cooperation, Capacity-Building, Intelligence and Border
Security.

PNP

 Provide technical assistance in the verification and identification of stolen motor vehicle or subject of investigation;
 Conduct of training and seminar on traffic safety education and investigation ;
 Share expertise in handling cases of stolen motor vehicle, highjacking, highway robbery and other crimes involving the use of motor vehicles.

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A.5 Combat Threats to Security

Contact Point 1:

Name: ASEC OSCAR F. VALENZUELA Title: Executive Director, Anti-Terrorism Council-Program Management Center
Telephone Number: (632) 784.4286 local 4851 Fax Number: (632) 784.4286 local 4726
Email Address: ocafvalenzuela@gmail.com

LEADERS’ AND MINISTERS’ COMMITMENTS

 Review progress on commitments to dismantle trans-national terrorist groups (2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008).
 Eliminate the severe and growing danger posed by the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery by strengthened non-
proliferation regimes and adopting and enforcing effective export controls (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) as well as take appropriate individual and joint actions to
protect legitimate financial and commercial system from abuse (2006).
 Ensure that any measures taken to combat terrorism comply with all relevant obligations under international law, in particular international human rights,
refugee and humanitarian law (2005).
 Relevant economies to take steps towards the ratification and implementation of, or the commitment to ratify all basic universal antiterrorist conventions
(2004, 2008).
 Increase and better coordinate counter-terrorism activities, where appropriate, through effective collaboration, technical assistance and capacity building, and
cooperation between APEC’s Counter-Terrorism Task Force with relevant international, regional and functional organizations (2003) in accordance with the
relevant APEC rules and practices.
 Relevant economies to implement the International Atomic Energy Agency Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources as well as the
Guidance on the Import and Export of Radioactive Sources (2005).
 Continue efforts and cooperation on food defense to mitigate the terrorist threat to the food supply following the voluntary APEC Food Defence Principles
(2007).

MEASURES UNDERTAKEN SINCE LAST UPDATE TO IMPLEMENT COMMITMENTS

Anti-Terrorism Council-Program Management Center (ATC-PMC)

 Implemented Target Hardening Program

 Implemented and supervised Counter Radicalization and De-Radicalization Program
 Spearheaded and Institutionalized inter-agency collaboration
 Sponsored different capability building on terrorism and CBRN
 Sponsored the passage of Chemical Weapons Convention Act which is now on its 3rd Reading before the Senate of the Philippines
 Acted as TWG for the creation of the Implementing Rules and Regulation on Strategic Trade Management Act

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  Created three (3) ATC-PMC Resolutions
 Crafted the contingency plan for terrorism explosive prevention and incident response in the National Capital Region, Metro Manila

National Security Council (NSC)

 The operation on a daily basis of the Presidential Situation Room (PSR), established through Administrative Order No. 2 to monitor events, situations,
developments that have national security implications including those with serious diplomatic, political and peace and order ramifications. The PSR provides current
intelligence and crisis support to the President, the Executive Secretary, the National Security Adviser and the Secretary of the Presidential Management Staff. The
PSR also serves as the National Crisis Management Operations Center for various contingencies and crises. It is manned by officers from the NSC, the NICA, the
Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police.

 Completion of the Core Manual for Crisis Management and a Practical Guide for Crisis Managers in compliance with the APEC CTAP. Signed by the
President in September 2012, Executive Order 82 operationalizes the concepts, processes and procedures prescribed by these manuals across the bureaucracy, to
effectively respond to emerging and current threats / crises related to terrorism and other concerns.

a. Establishment of the Sub-Committee, National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) to scan for and warn of emerging crises. The Sub-
Committee, NCMC conducts quarterly meetings to identify and/or recommend to the NCMC headed by the President and/or the Executive Secretary responses to
emerging terrorism-related crises;
b. Assisted in the preparation of inter-agency Contingency Plan on Threats Against Terrorism (with the use of IEDs);
c. Drafting of the LGU Emergency Planning Guide;
d. Participation in the CBRN Hazard Workshops;
e. Participation in the CBRN Incident Commander’s Seminar;
f. Participation in the Global Terrorism and CBRN Conference;
g. Participation in the Inter-Agency CBRN Response Programme;
h. Participation in the table-top exercises (TTEX) for bio terrorism;
i. Participation in the drafting of the Bio-preparedness Action Plan;
j. Conduct of crisis management lectures and briefings (i.e. situation awareness and contingency planning) to first responders, EOD technicians, team
leaders / team sergeants of all bomb squad;
k. Conduct of crisis management lectures and briefings (i.e. situation awareness and contingency planning) to Conference Management Officers and
Close-in Liaison Officers for APEC 2015;
l. Conduct of crisis management lectures and briefings (i.e. situation awareness and contingency planning) to local government units; and
m. Establishment of an inter-agency working group and conduct of inter-agency meetings for securing critical infrastructure.
 The NSC and Office of the National Security Adviser continue to provide guidance and direction to the intelligence community through regular security
and intelligence coordination meetings.

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FURTHER MEASURES PLANNED TO IMPLEMENT COMMITMENTS (indicate timeframe)
ATC-PMC

 Review progress on Target Hardening and Counter Radicalization and De-Radicalization Programs
 Monitor and push for the amendments to the Human Security Act of 2007 (RA 9372) in order to strengthen its provisions on law enforcement.

WHAT SPECIFIC CAPACITY BUILDING NEEDS DOES YOUR ECONOMY HAVE THAT HINDER YOUR ABILITY TO IMPLEMENT
COMMITMENTS AND WHAT CAPABILITY BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES COULD BE PROVIDED THROUGH APEC TO ADDRESS THESE
NEEDS?

WHAT KIND OF EXPERTISE AND/OR ASSISTANCE COULD YOUR ECONOMY PROVIDE TO OTHER APEC MEMBERS THAT COULD
HELP ADDRESS THEIR CAPACITY BUILDING NEEDS?
ATC-PMC

Information sharing on lessons learned and best practices on fighting terrorism in the country.

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Other Contact Points

Contact Point 1:

Name: ATTY. VIRGILIO L. MENDEZ Title: Director, National Bureau of Investigation

Telephone: (632) 524.5084 Fax Number: (632) 525.6895
Email Address: director@nbi.gov.ph

Contact Point 2:

Name: DIR FRANKLIN JESUS B. BUCAYU Title: Director, Bureau of Corrections, New Bilibid Prisons Reservation, Muntilupa City
Telephone Number: (632) 809.8073/ 850.3282 Fax Number:
Email Address:

Contact Point 3:

Name: PSSUPT DENNIS L. BASNGI Title: Chief, Internal Security Operations Division, Directorate for Operations, PNP
Telephone Number: (632) 723-0401 local 3683 Fax Number:
Email Address: do_isod2005@yahoo.com

Name: PCSUPT NOEL LAZARUS C VARGAS Title: Director, Maritime Group

Telephone Number: 09986111982 Fax Number: 723-0401 loc.5451
Email Address: nlcvargas82@yahoo.com

LEADERS’ AND MINISTERS’ COMMITMENTS

 Review progress on commitments to dismantle trans-national terrorist groups (2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008).
 Eliminate the severe and growing danger posed by the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery by strengthened non-
proliferation regimes and adopting and enforcing effective export controls (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) as well as take appropriate individual and joint actions to
protect legitimate financial and commercial system from abuse (2006).
 Ensure that any measures taken to combat terrorism comply with all relevant obligations under international law, in particular international human rights,
refugee and humanitarian law (2005).
 Relevant economies to take steps towards the ratification and implementation of, or the commitment to ratify all basic universal antiterrorist conventions
(2004, 2008).

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 Increase and better coordinate counter-terrorism activities, where appropriate, through effective collaboration, technical assistance and capacity building, and
cooperation between APEC’s Counter-Terrorism Task Force with relevant international, regional and functional organizations (2003) in accordance with the
relevant APEC rules and practices.
 Relevant economies to implement the International Atomic Energy Agency Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources as well as the
Guidance on the Import and Export of Radioactive Sources (2005).
 Continue efforts and cooperation on food defense to mitigate the terrorist threat to the food supply following the voluntary APEC Food Defence Principles
(2007).

MEASURES UNDERTAKEN SINCE LAST UPDATE TO IMPLEMENT COMMITMENTS

National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)

 Arrested high value targets and interdicted and disrupted terror plots.
 Conducted studies, reviews, evaluation and draws feasible operational plans against terrorist groups;
 Maintained watchlist and targeted identified international terrorist personalities, cells and front organizations;
 Conducted Post-Blast Investigations;
 Provided VIP protection detail;
 Undertook the following security activities:
1. Monitored persons of interest in transit as classified by INTERPOL Notices (RED, BLUE, GREEN, etc.) – NBI Interpol.
2. Monitored selected ports of entry to prevent human trafficking/smuggling.

 Monitored terrorist internet/suspect cyber activities.

 Monitored and interdicted transnational terrorist activities.
 Mobilized the Forensic Quick Response Team (FQRT) to support police efforts in the gathering and preservation of physical evidence and its analysis in
all terrorist related cases.

Bureau of Correction (BUCOR)

1. Implementation of Security Measures Relative to the Handling and Management of Violent Extremist Offenders (VEOs). The Bureau of Corrections
(BUCOR) strict implemented prison rules regarding visitation, requiring inmate relatives and friends to undergo rigid screening and searching procedures, before
allowing entry to the prison compound. As of Sept. 16, 2014, 175 volunteer groups were given accreditation to legitimize their status, from the 204 which applied
and with 29 groups denied entry for failing to comply with the requirements of the BUCOR.

 Constant reshuffle of prison guards assigned in the gates and other strategic posts to avoid familiarization and fraternization with inmates;

 Installation of CCTV cameras at critical areas for monitoring of inmate movements; also, constructing additional perimeter fence and installing additional
lightings in strategic prison zones are being undertaken.

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 Partial segregation and close monitoring of suspected members of the terrorist groups and other identified VEOs.

2. Counter-Radicalization/De-Radicalization (CRDR) Efforts. BUCOR intensified its CRDR efforts through the following undertaken:

o Intensification and Expansion of the BUCOR’s Rehabilitation Programs in the seven operating institutions where high risk and Violent Extremist
Offenders (VEO) are confined; BUCOR’s six major reformation programs include:

1. Education and Training

2. Work and Livelihood
3. Sports and Recreation
4. Behavior Modification Program
5. Moral and Spiritual
6. Health and Welfare services

o Establishment and operationalization of the External Relations Division. This office provides both pre and post release programs for released
inmates, including the VEOs.

o Improved Classification System at the Reception and Diagnostic Center (RDC); RDC is the receiving arm of BUCOR and in there, the assessment
and evaluation of VEOs are done.

Currently, RDC has been able to craft three (3) Risk Assessment Instrument, which are as follows:

i. Initial Risk Assessment Scale (IRAS) which intends to determine Criminogenic factors contributing to the criminal behavior of inmates.
Likewise, it measures the level of security that an offender or VEO may require.

ii. Reception Extreme Offender Assessment Scale (REOAS) this instrument measures the VEOs level of radicalization, his personality, and
other social factors that contributed to his radical beliefs or violent inclination.

iii. Case Management Record Form (CMRF) this instrument will give the overall profile of a VEO, and contains pertinent data like, personal
information, case profile history, psychological/psychiatric, educational and sociological evaluation, and classification based on risk and
housing needs, and the recommended treatment program.

o Employing the strategy of constant dialogues with inmate leaders to thresh out problems and other issues and concerns that affect the prison
institution.

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Philippine National Police (PNP)

 Created and implemented Command Memorandum Circular (CMC) 05/2014 “Intensified Internal Security Operations Division”.
 Deployed SBU personnel to Balabac, Palawan to address threats posed by pirates, terrorist and SPSGs;
 Acquired 25 fast boats and 6 Police Gun Boats to improve the operational capabilities.

PLEASE DESCRIBE THE APEC CAPACITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES IN WHICH YOUR ECONOMY PARTICIPATED DURING THE LAST
YEAR.

NBI

The National Bureau of Investigation participated in the following capacity building activities:

 Preventing, Interdicting and Investigating Acts of Terrorism;

 Basic EOD Course;
 Identifying, Developing Investigative Information;
 Terrorist Crime Investigation Course;
 Explosive Incident Countermeasures Course;
 Post Blast Investigation Course;
 Tactical Commander’s Course;
 VIP protection course;
 Counter Terrorism Financial Investigation Course;
 Senior Crisis Management Course;

BUCOR

BUCOR officials and personnel have attended various seminars and conferences to keep them abreast on the latest strategies in handling and managing VEOs:

 Sharing Experiences in Housing Terrorist Offenders and Associated Policies in Housing these Offenders last October 14-16, 2013 at Sydney, Australias
sponsored by DFAT and Australia National University.
 Training Workshop on the Rehabilitation and Re-integration of Violent Extremist Offenders last December 1-6, 2013 at Tagaytay City, Sponsored by the
International Center for Counter Terrorism – The Hague.
 Risk Assessment of VEOs last January 20-22, 2014 at BUCOR Conference Room which was facilitated by Dr. Clarke Jones and Mr. John Flockton of
Australia National University and New South Wales Corrective Service.

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  Fundamentals of Investigation and Security Operations Course last Jan – April 30, 2014 at BUCOR.
 Basic Intelligence Course held at Zamboanga City which was facilitated by Australia Federal Police.
 Global Counter-Terrorism Forum Inaugural Meeting of the Detention and Re-integration Working Group last August 12-13, 2014 at Bali, Indonesia

PNP

Conducted interoperability training in Palawan with Philippine Coast Guard and Philippine Navy on maritime interdiction and training on anti-terrorism such
as: Baker Piston, Fusion Piston, boat handling operation, Narcotics intervention, interview and interrogation course, PNP scout and other courses.

FURTHER MEASURES PLANNED TO IMPLEMENT COMMITMENTS (indicate timeframe)

NBI

 Improve the clearance services of the bureau for efficient and fast record checking.
 Link-up with the system of the Bureau of Immigration for efficient monitoring of persons-of-interest;
 Improve link-up with INTERPOL Paris for the fast tracking and updating of SPECIAL NOTICES regarding persons of interest;
 Improve cyber monitoring capabilities on terror related activities on the internet;
 Prepare monitoring plans for select ports of entry against possible terror suspect(s);
 Prepare monitoring plans to track possible terror financing directed to fund possible terror plans against the APEC summit of 2015;
 Prepare investigative and forensic case scenarios to better assist police responders in the investigation of consummated terror attacks;
 Prepare a terror watch list for Bureau and counterparts in the INTELCOM.

BUCOR

 To avail of any capacity building programs to develop the knowledge and skills of BUCOR personnel in Counter Radicalization/De-Radicalization program.
 Intensify inter-agency collaboration that will institutional means focusing on the various Rehabilitation Programs to effect Behavior Modification.

PNP

 Deployment of SBU personnel strategic islands in southern Philippines (Taganak and Bonggao, Tawi-Tawi) to address threat of ASG/KFRG and other
SPSGs operating in the area anytime in November 2014.
 Deployment of another SBU, MG personnel in Tagbawan, Basilan, Patikul, Sulu and Mapun, Tawi-Tawi to counter the threat of ASG/KFRG and other
SPSGs;

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  Acquisition of additional 3 Police Gun Boats for use of SBU, MG anytime next year; and
 Acquisition and installation 3 communication towers in Cebu and Palawan anytime next year in order to efficiently transmit communication data to
different Maritime unit/stations throughout the country including other units of the AFP and PCG.

WHAT SPECIFIC CAPACITY BUILDING NEEDS DOES YOUR ECONOMY HAVE THAT HINDER YOUR ABILITY TO IMPLEMENT
COMMITMENTS AND WHAT CAPABILITY BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES COULD BE PROVIDED THROUGH APEC TO ADDRESS THESE
NEEDS?

NBI

 Financial Investigations Training

 Intelligence sharing/fusion with other law enforcement agencies
 Inter-agency collaboration particularly during investigation and case build-up
 Tactical training (i.e VIP protection and CQB)
 Tactical mobility, deployment and communication (access to helicopter and sea transport and more secure communication)
 Improved tactical survivability (new safety gears such as helmets, bullet proof vest with plates, night vision goggles, etc.)

BUCOR

 Lack of facilities and other resources to segregate and effectively manage VEOs.
 Lack of training for our security personnel/custodial guards in collaborative intelligence, investigation and prosecution processes, and how to manage
VEOs.

WHAT KIND OF EXPERTISE AND/OR ASSISTANCE COULD YOUR ECONOMY PROVIDE TO OTHER APEC MEMBERS THAT COULD
HELP ADDRESS THEIR CAPACITY BUILDING NEEDS?

BUCOR

 Sharing of experiences and information regarding a specific strategy of integrating VEOs with the general prison population using Gangs as a monitoring
arm of the security personnel.
 Sharing lessons learned, knowledge and experience in the facilitation of various rehabilitation programs all aimed at modifying/eliminating criminal
behavior, and changing the radical paradigm of VEOs.

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B. HALTING TERRORIST FINANCING

Contact Point:

Name: ATTY. JULIA C. BACAY-ABAD Title: Executive Director, Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC)
Telephone Number: (02) 708.7066 Fax Number: (02) 708. 7909
Email Address: jbacay-abad@bsp.gov.ph

LEADERS’ AND MINISTERS’ COMMITMENTS

 Cut off terrorists’ access to the international financial and commercial system, including implementing standards and agreements on combating terrorist
financing and money laundering (2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009).
 Enhance law enforcement and regulatory capabilities by establishing or identifying a financial intelligence unit (FIU) in each member economy, and
enhancing information sharing with other FIUs (2002).
 Relevant economies to implement UN and other international instruments (2002).
 Implement, where applicable, the FATF’s Special Recommendations on terrorist financing, including those relating to non-profit organizations, alternative
remittance systems and illicit cash couriers (2002, 2008).

MEASURES UNDERTAKEN SINCE LAST UPDATE TO IMPLEMENT COMMITMENTS

 Enhance law enforcement and regulatory capabilities by establishing or identifying a financial intelligence unit (FIU) in each member economy, and
enhancing information sharing with other FIUs (2002).

The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) of the Philippines, the country’s FIU, was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 9160, which took effect on
October 17, 2001. In February 2010, the AMLC Secretariat was reorganized and 46 additional positions were created. The AMLC has continuously achieved its
mandated tasks by criminalizing terrorist financing and freezing and confiscating terrorist-related assets.

 Cut off terrorists’ access to the international financial and commercial system, including implementing standards and agreements on combating terrorist
financing and money laundering (2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009).

 Updated and posted the Taliban and Al Qaeda Sanctions Lists on 23 September 2014 and 05 January 2015, respectively.

 The AMLC has passed three (3) resolutions:

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 a. AMLC Resolution TF-01 (issued 2 October 2012): freeze order issued on the assets owned or related to the persons or entities listed in the Al Qaeda
Sanctions List; and

b. AMLC Resolution TF-02 (issued 9 October 2012): freeze order issued on the assets owned or related to the persons or entities listed in the Taliban
Sanctions List.
 
c. AMLC Resolution TF-03 (issued 15 December 2014): reiterating the designation of “ISIL-connected” individuals.

FURTHER MEASURES PLANNED TO IMPLEMENT COMMITMENTS (indicate timeframe)

 Continuity of effort to cut off terrorists’ access to the international financial and commercial system, including implementing standards and agreements on
combating terrorist financing and money laundering (2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009).

 Continuity of effort on the Implementation of the 2012 FATF Recommendations on terrorist financing, including those relating to non-profit organizations,
alternative remittance systems and illicit cash couriers .

 Sustain the educational programs on the pernicious effects of money laundering and terrorist financing and on the compliance to the AMLA, as amended, and
other applicable laws, rules and regulations, to remittance agents, money changers and foreign exchange dealers and the conduct of outreach programs to non-
profit organizations.

 Implementation of National Risk Assessment (NRA) program which aimed to assess the Philippines’ AML/CFT threats and vulnerabilities. In June 2014, the
AMLC, with the support of the Office of the President, launched the NRA. NRA target date of completion is 2017.

PLEASE DESCRIBE THE APEC CAPACITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES IN WHICH YOUR ECONOMY PARTICIPATED DURING THE LAST
YEAR.

AMLC Secretariat attended the Risk Mitigation and Guidelines for DNFBPs in the Philippines last November 11-14, 2014 at Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati. The
activity was participated by officials and personnel of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Securities and Exchange Commission, Insurance Commission, Anti-Terrorism
Council-Program Management Center, Integrated Bar of the Philippines and Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

WHAT SPECIFIC CAPACITY BUILDING NEEDS DOES YOUR ECONOMY HAVE THAT HINDER YOUR ABILITY TO IMPLEMENT
COMMITMENTS, AND WHAT CAPACITY BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES COULD BE PROVIDED THORUGH APEC TO ADDRESS THESE
NEEDS?

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 The AMLC needs capacity building on financial investigation and workshops on international collaboration on intelligence, investigation and prosecution
that would boost the skill and ability of AMLC Secretariat’s financial analysts and investigators.

WHAT KIND OF EXPERTISE AND/OR ASSISTANCE COULD YOUR ECONOMY PROVIDE TO OTHER APEC MEMBERS THAT COULD
HELP ADDRESS THEIR CAPACITY BUILDING NEEDS?

 Intelligence sharing based on available local information.

 Provide expert legal and financial assessors for FATF Mutual Evaluations.

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C. PROMOTING CYBER SECURITY

Contact Point:

Name: PSSUPT GILBERT C. SOSA Title: Director, Anti-Cyber Crime Group, Philippine National Police
Telephone Number: (632) 414-1560 Fax Number: (632) 4142-199
Email Address: pnpacgdirector@gmail.com

LEADERS’ AND MINISTERS’ COMMITMENTS

 Countering terrorism by implementing and enhancing critical information infrastructure protection and cyber security to ensure a trusted, secure and
sustainable online environment (2002).
 Enhance mutual cooperation on countering malicious online activities and engage in efforts to increase cyber security awareness (2010).

MEASURES UNDERTAKEN SINCE LAST UPDATE TO IMPLEMENT COMMITMENTS

 Activated Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) last March 20, 2013 to address cybercrimes and cyber enabled criminality in the country.
 Established Regional Anti-Cybercrime Office (RACOs) nationwide located in six (6) cities Legazpi, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, General Santos, Cebu and
Zamboanga.
 Provided assistance on digital forensic examination of mobile phones and Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards of alleged Renegade Moro National
Liberation Front (MNLF) members during the Zamboanga Siege. It is worthy to note that in 2013 alone, the Group had examined a total of 2,242 digital
forensic evidences.
 24/7 focal contact point of international police through G8 and Interpol Crime Emergencies.
 Acted as resource speaker on cybercrime related topics and computer crime investigation courses.

FURTHER MEASURES PLANNED TO IMPLEMENT COMMITMENTS (indicate timeframe)

 Establishment of Regional Anti-Cybercrime Office (RACO) nationwide.

 Establishment of Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) and Cyber Terror Response Team (CTRT)

The program aims to create a specialized team trained in monitoring and responding to cyber threat and attacks with the following capability building:

a. Covert Online Engagement Course

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 b. Cyber Terrorism Course
c. Social Media Exploitation Course
d. Basic and Advance I2 Analyst Notebook Course
e. Basic and Advance Network Security
f. Cross Border Language Training and Methodology

 Establishment of Online Child Exploitation Protection Center - aims to protect children from internet dangers such as pornography, sexual abuse, cyber
bullying, and gambling in collaboration with other member economies of APEC. The following trainings will be needed::

a. Specialized Course for Women and Children Protection Division (WCPD) Investigators in Conducting Cyber Investigation.
b. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Colloquim for WCPD Investigators.
c. Law Enforcement Best Practices in Online Investigation

 Establishment of Cyber Crime Complaint Center (C4)

 Establishment of Modern Malware Laboratory

WHAT SPECIFIC CAPACITY BUILDING NEEDS DOES YOUR ECONOMY HAVE THAT HINDER YOUR ABILITY TO IMPLEMENT
COMMITMENTS, AND WHAT CAPACITY BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES COULD BE PROVIDED THORUGH APEC TO ADDRESS THESE
NEEDS?

No single overall government agency mandated to address the problem on cybercrimes.

WHAT KIND OF EXPERTISE AND/OR ASSISTANCE COULD YOUR ECONOMY PROVIDE TO OTHER APEC MEMBERS THAT COULD
HELP ADDRESS THEIR CAPACITY BUILDING NEEDS?

 Assist APEC member economy in the conduct of data recovery and forensic analysis on computers and storage devices.
 Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) for APEC member economy on computer forensic and investigation trainings and seminars.
 Act as a resource person on Social Media Exploitation of Person-Of-Interest (POI).

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