Executive Order No. 311
a. Civil Aviation, by ensuring that Annex 17 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, as amended, commonly referred to as the Standards and Recommended Practices on Security and as enumerated in the Security Manuel for Safeguarding International Civil Aviation Against Acts of Unlawful Interference, as well as the National Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP) are implemented; b. Sea Transport and Maritime Infrastructure, by ensuring that the International Maritime Organization International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) is implemented, and that a National Security Programme for Sea Transport and Maritime Infrastructure is formulated, developed and implemented; and c. Land Transportation, Rail System and Infrastructure, by ensuring that a National Security Programme for Land Transportation, Rail System and Infrastructure is formulated, developed and implemented.SECTION 2. Powers and Functions – The OTS shall exercise the following powers and functions:
a. Assume the functions of the National Civil Aviation Security Committee (NCASC) enumerated in Section 4 of Executive Order No. 277 dated January 30, 2004 as well as all other powers and functions of the NCASC subject, however, to Section 3 of this Executive Order; b. Exercise operational control and supervision over all units of law enforcement agencies and agency personnel providing security services in the transportation systems, except for motor vehicles in land transportation, jointly with the heads of the bureaus or agencies to which the units or personnel organically belong or are assigned; c. Exercise responsibility for transportation security operations including, but not limited to, security screening of passengers, baggage and cargoes, and hiring, retention, training and testing of security screening personnel; d. In coordination with the appropriate agencies and /or instrumentalities of the government, formulate, develop, promulgate and implement comprehensive security plans, policies, measures, strategies and programs to ably and decisively deal with any threat to the security of transportation systems, and continually review, assess and upgrade such security plans, policies, measures, strategies and programs, to improve and enhance transportation security and ensure the adequacy of these security measures; e. Examine and audit the performance of transportation security personnel, equipment and facilities, and thereafter, establish, on a continuing basis, performance, standards for such personnel, equipment and facilities, including for the training of personnel; f. Prepare a security manual/master plan or programme which shall prescribe the rules and regulations for the efficient and safe operation of all transportation systems, including standards for security screening procedures, prior screening or profiling of individuals for the issuance of security access passes, and determination of levels of security clearances for personnel of the OTS, the DOTC and its attached agencies, and other agencies of the government; g. Prescribe security and safety standards for all transportation systems in accordance with existing laws, rules, regulations and international conventions; h. Subject to the approval of the Secretary of the DOTC, issue Transportation Security Regulations/Rules and amend, rescind or revise such regulations or rules as may be necessary for the security of the transportation systems of the country; i. Enlist the assistance of any department, bureau, office, instrumentality, or government-owned or controlled corporation, to carry out its functions and mandate including, but not limited to, the use of their respective personnel, facilities and resources; j. Actively coordinate with law enforcement agencies in the investigation and prosecution of any illegal act or unlawful interference committed at or directed to any public transportation system; k. Perform such other functions necessary to effectively carry out the provisions of this Executive Order or as may be directed by the Secretary of the DOTC.SECTION. 3. National Civil Aviation Security Committee Secretariat – The NCASC shall henceforth act as an advisory body to and consultative forum for the Secretary of the DOTC in matters relative civil aviation security. For this purpose, the NCASC is hereby transferred from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to the DOTC, and is hereby reconstituted and shall be composed of the following:
Secretary, DOTC | Chairman |
Secretary, DILG | Vice- Chairman |
Undersecretary,Office for Transportation Security | Member |
Assistant Secretary,Air Transportation Office | Member |
General Manager,Manila International Airport Authority | Member |
General Manager, Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority | Member |
General Manager,Clark International Airport Corporation | Member |
General Manager, Subic Bay International Airport Authority | Member |
Manager, Davao International Airport | Member |
Manager, General Santos International Airport | Member |
Manager, Laoag International Airport | Member |
Manager, Zamboanga International Airport | Member |
Director, Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group | Member |
Commissioner, Bureau of Customs | Member |
Commissioner, Bureau of Immigration | Member |
Administrator, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration | Member |
Administrator, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration | Member |
Executive Director, Department of Tourism | Member |
Protocol Officer, Department of Foreign Affairs | Member |
Director, National Bureau of Investigation | Member |
Group Commander, Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | Member |
Director General, National Intelligence Coordinating Agency | Member |
Group Commander, Presidential Security Group | Member |
Director, Bureau of Plant Industry | Member |
Director, Bureau of Animal Industry | Member |
Chief Superintendent, Bureau of Fire Protection | Member |
Director, Bureau of Quarantine and International Health Surveillance | Member |