US says Manila airport security not up to ICAO standards

The US Department of Homeland Security has determined that aviation security at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International is ineffective and inconsistent with ICAO standards. The department says the determination was based on assessments by a team of security experts from the TSA. It has since directed airlines issuing tickets for travel between the US and Manila to notify passengers of the determination, and for the advisory to be displayed prominently at US airports that provide regular scheduled flights to Manila. It adds that TSA representatives have been working with the Philippine govt to assist airport and transportation authorities in bringing NAIA up to international security standards. <br/>