LOOK: OTS conducts security inspection at PITX ahead of Undas 2026

Inquirer.net - Oct 29, 2026

MANILA, Philippines—The Office for Transportation Security (OTS) conducted a security check at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) on Thursday, Oct. 29, in anticipation of the influx of passengers for Undas 2026. During the inspection, OTS officials did a walk-through, checked in on the security personnel on standby, and distributed emergency go bags to some passengers

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