CAAP, MARINA say all systems go Cabatuan Airport (Iloilo International Airport) Cabatuan, Iloilo, Philippines CAAP, MARINA say all systems go By: Leonard T. Pineda I Wednesday 16th of April 2014 ILOILO CITY, April 16 (PIA) --- The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) in Western Visayas assured that all systems are in place to ensure a safe and convenient observance of the Holy Week. This is in line with the Oplan Ligtas Biyahe of the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) that has instructed all transport agencies to take necessary measures to ensure security at terminals and stations, quick response capability in cases of emergencies, and enhanced facilities and services to meet the needs of our travelers during this peak season. CAAP-6 said that they have set up information desks in all airports in the region including the Iloilo International Airport in Cabatuan town here since April 11 and will run until April 22. The help desks are positioned in the arrival and departure areas with personnel ready to handle passengers’ questions and concerns. CAAP-6 said that they are also conducting random airport facility inspections. Meanwhile, MARINA-6 has also been conducting random monitoring of all passenger vessels in all ports in the region since April 2 and will run until April 18. MARINA-6 has put-up public assistance desks that are ready and prepared to respond to any maritime incident immediately. CAAP-6 and MARINA-6 are mandated to be on heightened alert during the observance of Holy Week. For CAAP-6 hotlines, call 329-9500 local 3312 for police assistance and local 3287 for civil service intelligence. For MARINA-6 in case of complaints and queries, call 329-6490. (JCM/LTP/PIA-Iloilo) Timeline 2014 Cabatuan.com