By Ariel Fernandez
Another military officer, retired Lt. Gen. Raul Del Rosario, will lead the Office for Transportation Security (OTS) as its new administrator replacing outgoing administrator Undersecretary Arturo Evangelista.
Retired Lt. Gen. Raul Del Rosario, new Office for Transportation Security (OTS) chief (Photo from DOTr-Philippines / Facebook / MANILA BULLETIN)
President Rodrigo Duterte officially signed Del Rosario’s appointment papers on August 28, 2019.
As head of the OTS, Del Rosario is now tasked to lead the country’s national transport security programs for all public transportation hubs nationwide.
During his stint at CIAC, Del Rosario was designated as the Department of Transportation (DOTr) – Transportation Security Administration (DOTr-TSA) Focal Person, providing support to the improvements in the security operations at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) that led to the lifting of the Public Notice issued by the United States Department of Homeland Security (US-DHS) on August 8, 2019.
Equipped with military experience and extensive training in intelligence, security, counter-terrorism and aviation, Del Rosario seeks to improve transport security programs and initiatives throughout the country.
“In dispensing transportation service to our passengers, safety and security should be an overriding concern. The public avails of our services in the hope that they will bring them to their destinations safely. We must not fail in this regard,” the new administrator said.
DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade said the appointment of Del Rosario to the OTS “ will elevate our country’s overall transportation security measures to be at par with international standards. Ensuring the safety and security of all passengers is a huge responsibility, and I believe that we have the right man for the job.”
Prior to his appointment to the OTS, Del Rosario had 37 years of military experience, where he previously served as Commander of the Western and Central Commands of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), as well as various command positions under the Philippine Air Force (PAF).
Retired Lt. Gen. Raul Del Rosario, new Office for Transportation Security (OTS) chief (Photo from DOTr-Philippines / Facebook / MANILA BULLETIN)
President Rodrigo Duterte officially signed Del Rosario’s appointment papers on August 28, 2019.
As head of the OTS, Del Rosario is now tasked to lead the country’s national transport security programs for all public transportation hubs nationwide.
During his stint at CIAC, Del Rosario was designated as the Department of Transportation (DOTr) – Transportation Security Administration (DOTr-TSA) Focal Person, providing support to the improvements in the security operations at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) that led to the lifting of the Public Notice issued by the United States Department of Homeland Security (US-DHS) on August 8, 2019.
Equipped with military experience and extensive training in intelligence, security, counter-terrorism and aviation, Del Rosario seeks to improve transport security programs and initiatives throughout the country.
“In dispensing transportation service to our passengers, safety and security should be an overriding concern. The public avails of our services in the hope that they will bring them to their destinations safely. We must not fail in this regard,” the new administrator said.
DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade said the appointment of Del Rosario to the OTS “ will elevate our country’s overall transportation security measures to be at par with international standards. Ensuring the safety and security of all passengers is a huge responsibility, and I believe that we have the right man for the job.”
Prior to his appointment to the OTS, Del Rosario had 37 years of military experience, where he previously served as Commander of the Western and Central Commands of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), as well as various command positions under the Philippine Air Force (PAF).