The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) Port Management Office (PMO) of NCR-South, through its Port Police Division (PPD), conducted a live Simulation Exercise (SIMEX) on bomb threat or bomb attack, drug interdiction, and arson scenarios on 8-June-2022 at the Terminal Management Office of Pasig.

The simulation was spearheaded by Station Commander Billy L. Estrada, in cooperation and participation by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), and the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO).

The SIMEX is in line with PPA’s continuing efforts in maintaining enhanced security protocol especially in ensuring the effective implementation of established procedures and management in handling terrorist acts and other related criminal activities at ports under its management nationwide.

Further, the activity is part of the PMO NCR South’s compliance with the International Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, and National Security Program for Sea Transport and Maritime Infrastructure (NSPSTMI).

The event was witnessed by Port Manager Eligio Fortajada, Port Police Superintendent Genaro Mancio, and PMO NCR South Division Managers Rosalio Ferrer, Luzviminda dela Cruz, Charisma Reyes, SEMO Christine Bautro, and other port users and stakeholders.