Security patrols were deployed at dozens of Philippine airports on Friday after the aviation regulator received a bomb threat against commercial aircraft.
The Philippine Civil Aviation Authority said it is investigating an email threat that planes would “explode” at Manila airport and four others.
The regulator said 42 commercial airports are “on high alert as of today, October 6,” without saying when the alert was received.
“Enhanced security measures are being implemented immediately at all airports,” he said. in a statement.
Eric Apolonio, spokesman for the aviation authority, told AFP: “No bomb was found.” He also stated that no flights have been canceled following the increase in security measures at airports.
The Manila Airport Authority said Friday that “mobile and foot patrols are in place and K9 units are patrolling the terminals as additional measures in addition to their already established daily protocols.”
Source: DN
