The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), through its Internal Security Affairs Staff (ISAS) and Port Police Department (PPD), joined the second INTERPOL Border Management Training for Philippine Seaports Frontline Officers held during 3-4 August 2022 at Sofitel Plaza Manila, Philippines.

The event was hosted by the Interpol Global Centre for Innovation (IGCI) Singapore, the Integrated Border Management Task Force, thru PCTC-Interpol National Central Bureau Manila.

Aside from PPA, the other participants of the activity include representatives from other partner government agencies such as the Office for Transportation Security (OTS), Coast Guard Intelligence Force (CGIF), Bureau of Customs, Philippine National Police – Maritime Group, Bureau of Immigration – Bay Service and private stakeholders.

Among the topics discussed were the Standard Operating Procedure in handling INTERPOL hits in the seas, role of each maritime government agencies to ensure a harmonious working collaboration, and how this partnership with private sector can strike a balance between trade facilitation and maritime security for the Philippines as an archipelagic country.

In his closing remarks, PPSupt. Sherwin Lemuel A. Chavez, Manager of PPA-PPD Operations Division, read the message of PPA Officer in Charge Francisquiel O. Mancile and his desire to comply with the directive of Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista to reduce logistics costs to and from the Philippines and spur growth not only along growth centers but most especially in the countryside, which can be reach through the good working relationship between the line agencies involved in maritime transportation. He likewise encouraged the participants to remain steadfast in performing their duties as agents of law for the benefit of the Filipino people.