(NAR) VOL. 26 NO. 3/ JULY - SEPTEMBER 2015
A. GUNS, FIREARMS AND OTHER DEVICES THAT DISCHARGE PROJECTILES Items Carry-on/ Cabin Baggage Checked-In/ Hold Baggage RemarksAir gun No NoAll forms of firearms and guns must be endorsed to the appropriate Law Enforcement Officer (Presidential Decree No. 1866) Ammunition Shells/Bullets and other component No NoBolt gun No NoComponent of Guns and Firearm No NoCompressed air gun No NoFirearms No NoFlare gun No NoHarpoon gun No NoNail gun No NoPellet Guns No NoPistol No NoProjectile-capable devices (Slingshot, Bow and Arrow, Crossbows) No YesReplicas and imitation firearms No NoRevolver No NoRifle No NoShotgun No NoSpear gun No NoSport-related firearm No NoB. STUNNING DEVICES Acid Spray No YesInsect/Animal Repellant Spray No YesMace/Pepper spray No YesStun gun (all kinds) No YesTear gas No NoC. OBJECTS WITH SHARP POINTS AND EDGES (All objects with sharp points and edges are not allowed in cabin. Any sharp objects in checked baggage should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers Axe No YesBayonet No YesBolos No YesBox Cutter No YesButterfly knife (Balisong) No YesCanned products (with easy open lids) No YesCleaver No YesCock Fighting Knives and Blades (Tare) No YesCork Screw No YesDisguised objects with sharp edges No YesDiving knife No YesHatchet No YesIce Axes No YesIce picks No YesKnives No YesLetter openers No YesMedical Scalpel No YesNipper/pusher/Nail file/ Nail Cutter (with knife) No YesOpen razors/razors blades No YesPocket comb weapon No YesPocket folded knife No YesSabers No YesScissors No YesSword No YesD. WORKERS’ TOOLS Crowbars No YesDrills/drill bits (including portable power grills) No YesExtension Cords No YesG.I. wires (Alambre) No YesHammers No YesNails No YesPliers No YesRetractable Tape Measure (Metal) No YesSaws (including cordless portable power saws) No YesScrewdrivers No YesTapes (Duct Tape, Packaging Tape, Masking Tape, etc.) No YesWrenches No YesE. BLUNT INSTRUMENTS All metal chains No YesBaton Sticks No YesBilliard sticks No YesBoat Paddles No YesBowling/Billiard Balls No YesCane Umbrella No YesClubs/Sticks/Bats/Rods No YesCricket Paddle No YesCrutches/Walking sticks or aids Yes YesAllowed into the cabin of an aircraft if carried/ used by an elderly, or a person with reduced mobility, or a person with a visible need of such mobility aid. Such items shall be electronically screened and/or physically inspected for anomalies Dumbbells/Hand weight No YesFishing Hooks (Large) No YesFishing rods No YesGrindstone Knives (Panghasa) No YesIce skates/Skateboard No YesKayak/canoe paddles No YesKnuckles (brass metal) No YesLacrosse Sticks No YesPaintball equipment No YesScuba Diving Equipment No YesSki Poles/hiking poles No YesTennis/Badminton/ Squash rackets No YesTripod (Large) No YesF. EXPLOSIVES AND INCENDIARY SUBSTANCES AND DEVICES Blasting Cap No NoDetonator and Fuse No NoGrenade No NoDynamite No NoFlares (in any form) No NoPlastic Explosive No NoPyrotechnics including fireworks No NoAmmunition No NoSmoke-generating canisters or cartridges No NoMines and other explosive military store No NoReplica or imitation explosive devices No NoFuels (including cooking fuel and any flammable liquid fuel) No NoMatches No NoLighters (Disposable) absorbed fluid No NoLighter Fluids/refills No NoDisguised lighters No NoGasoline/kerosene/ petrol No No G. LIQUID, AEROSOLS AND GELS (LAGs) in individual containers with a capacity not greater than 100 milliliters (or equivalent) and contained in one transparent re-sealable plastic bag of a capacity not exceeding one (1) Liter (or equivalent) shall be allowed in the cabin. Only one (1) transparent 20cm x 20cm re-sealable plastic bag shall be allowed for each passenger. The contents of the plastic bag shall fit comfortably and the bag shall be completely closed. Exceptions should be made for medications, baby milk/food and special dietary requirement. All types of LAGs regardless of volume when labeled as flammable (highly combustible & self-igniting by chemical reaction), corrosive or toxic is not allowed in the cabin or in the hold (R.A. 6235).
The following guidance is provided to ensure the health of and welfare of certain air travelers, the following items are permitted (www.tsa.gov)
- Baby formula and breast milk if a baby or small child is travelling;
- All prescription and over-the-counter medications (Liquids, Gels and Aerosol) including KY jelly, eye drops, saline solutions for medical purposes;
- Liquids including water, juice, or liquid nutrition or gels for passenger with a disability or medical condition;
- Life-support and life-sustaining liquids such as bone marrow, blood products, and transplant organs;
- Items used to augment the body and for medical and cosmetics reasons such as mastectomy products, prosthetics breast, bras or shells containing gels, saline solution, or other liquids; and
- Gels or frozen liquids needed to cool disability or medical related items used by persons with disabilities or medical conditions.
Note: if the medically necessary items exceed 100ml or not contained in a 20 x 20cm re-sealable bag, this must be declared to one of our Security Officer at the checkpoint for further inspection.
Medicines/Medical Equipment Essentials medicines shall be carried in containers not more than 100 ml and prescribed transparent re-sealable bag. The proof of prescription or a statement that passenger needs the medicine from doctor or medical professional should be carried along with medicines. Essential prescribed medicines including angina sprays If more than 100ml or medicines and liquid together exceed the capacity of the prescribed transparent re-sealable bag, refer to airport medical officer or proof of prescription or statement from doctor or medical professional is need. Homeopathic medication - do - Essential non-prescribed medicines - do - Children’s medicines - do - Essentials medical equipment Prior approval of the airline in needed, unless it fits with one item of Hand Baggage Over the counter medicines May be exempted if do not exceed size of 100ml and has been tested by passenger.
A. | Construction - The provisions herein shall be liberally construed in order to promote civil aviation security objectives. |
B. | Reservation - Nothing herein shall be construed as precluding OTS, through its Administrator, from implementing the provisions enunciated herein and in prescribing other requirements to meet the constantly evolving challenges in civil aviation security. |
C. | Amendments - Nothing in this circular shall restrict the authority of OTS, through its Administrator, to modify, amend or repeal any provision of the circular through subsequent issuances. |
D. | Repeal - All orders, rules, regulations and issuances, or parts hereof, which are inconsistent with this Memorandum Circular are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. |
E. | Separability - if any provision or section of these rules is declared null and void by competent authority, the remaining provisions shall not be affected and shall remain in full force and effect. |
F. | Effectivity - This Memorandum Circular shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or newspaper of general circulation. A copy of this Circular shall be deposited with the University of the Philippines. |