Adoption of National Civil Aviation Security Program

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 277: Adoption of National Civil Aviation Security Program

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Title Supreme Court: Adoption of National Civil Aviation Security Program

Law: Executive Order No. 277

Decision Date: Jan 30, 2004

Executive Order No. 277 establishes the National Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP) in the Philippines, creating the National Civil Aviation Security Committee (NCASC) to coordinate and implement measures to safeguard civil aviation against unlawful interference, with the Office for Transportation Security serving as the Secretariat.

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Creation of the Office for Transportation Security

A specialized Office for Transportation Security is established within the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC).
This office is headed by an Undersecretary tasked with the primary responsibility for implementing the ICAO Annex 17 standards on aviation security.

Reconstitution of the National Civil Aviation Security Committee (NCASC)

The existing National Council for Civil Aviation Security is reorganized into the National Civil Aviation Security Committee (NCASC).
The NCASC is composed of high-ranking officials from various government agencies, airport authorities, and security groups, including:
- Secretary of DOTC (Chairman)
- Secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government (Co-Chairman)
- Undersecretary of DOTC Office for Transportation Security (Vice-Chairman)
- General Managers of major international airports
- Representatives from the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group, Bureau of Customs, Bureau of Immigration, among others.

Functions and Responsibilities of NCASC

Responsible for implementation and maintenance of the NCASP.
Key responsibilities include:
- Defining and allocating tasks to government agencies, airport authorities, aircraft operators, and other entities involved.
- Coordinating security activities and ensuring cooperation among involved parties.
- Ensuring each international airport adopts a written security program that complies with NCASP requirements.
- Establishing an authority at each international airport to oversee security control implementations.
- Setting up airport security committees to assist in the coordination of security measures.
- Collaborating with the Task Force for Security of Critical Infrastructure under the Cabinet Oversight Committee on International Security.
- Performing other necessary functions as assigned for transportation security.
The Office for Transportation Security serves as the Secretariat of the NCASC.

Repeal of Inconsistent Orders and Issuances

All prior orders, rules, regulations, or issuances inconsistent with this Executive Order are repealed or modified to conform with its provisions.

Effectivity

The Executive Order and its provisions take effect immediately upon issuance on January 30, 2004.

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