THE CREATION OF THE

ORGANIZATION OF THE OFFICE

OF TRANSPORTATION IN
SEAPORTS AND AIRPORTS
SECURITY
 OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

•The Office for Transportation Security (OTS) is an agency under the Department
of Transportation (DOTr) in the Philippines. Its mandate is to ensure the security of
the country’s transportation systems, including airports, seaports, and land
transportation.

• The OTS is responsible for implementing security measures to prevent terrorist

attacks and other unlawful activities in transportation facilities. Its functions include
the screening of passengers, baggage, and cargo; the inspection of vehicles,
vessels, and aircraft; and the implementation of security protocols and procedures.

•The OTS is headed by an Executive Director and is composed of several divisions,

including the Aviation Security Division, the Maritime Security Division, the Land
Transportation Security Division, the Intelligence and Investigation Division, and the
Administrative and Finance Division.
THE CREATION OF THE ORGANIZATION OF
OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION SECURITY IN
SEAPORTS SECURITY
The Office for Transportation
Security (OTS) in the
Philippines is a government
agency responsible for ensuring
the safety and security of the
country's transportation
systems, including seaports.
 The creation and organization of OTS in
seaport security involves several key steps.

1. Legislative Framework: The OTS was created in 2003 through Republic Act No.
9497, which provided for the establishment of a single transportation security agency
that would oversee the security of all modes of transportation in the country. The law
also gave the OTS the power to regulate and implement security measures in all
seaports in the Philippines.

2. Organizational Structure: The OTS is headed by an Administrator and is divided

into four major divisions: Operations and Intelligence, Policy and Plans, Administrative
Services, and Finance and Management. Each division is further divided into units
responsible for specific functions related to transportation security, including seaport
security.
3.Security Measures: The OTS implements a range of security measures in
seaports, including the use of X-ray machines and metal detectors to scan luggage
and cargo, the deployment of K-9 units to detect explosives, and the implementation
of access control measures to restrict entry to secure areas.

4. Collaboration with Other Agencies: The OTS works closely with other
government agencies, including the Philippine Coast Guard, the Philippine Ports
Authority, and the Bureau of Customs, to coordinate security efforts and ensure a
seamless flow of goods and passengers in and out of seaports.
 THE CREATION OF ORGANIZATION OF
OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION SECURITY IN
AIRPORT SECURITY

The Office for Transportation Security

(OTS) is the government agency in
charge of airport security in the
Philippines. It is an attached agency of
the Department of Transportation
(DOTr) and is responsible for ensuring
the safety and security of passengers,
baggage, and cargo in all airports
across the country.
Some of the responsibilities of the OTS in
airport security include:

•Conducting security screening of passengers,

baggage, and cargo using x-ray machines,
metal detectors, and other security equipment.
•Conducting security checks on airport
personnel, including employees, vendors, and
contractors, to prevent unauthorized access to
sensitive areas.
•Coordinating with other law enforcement
agencies, such as the Philippine National Police
(PNP) and the National Bureau of Investigation
(NBI), in the investigation and prosecution of
security-related incidents.

•Developing and implementing security plans and

programs to enhance airport security.
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