The Philippines has participated in the 18th International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Traveler Identification Program (TRIP) Symposium and Joint International
Communication Secretary Cheloy Garafil said the Philippine delegation that attended the symposium from Sept. 12 to 14 included officials and staff of the Presidential Communications Office, the Philippine Embassy in Canada, the APO Production Unit, Inc., and the Bureau of Immigration.
The symposium, she said, emphasized the importance of enhancing international cooperation and collaboration to improve the experience of travelers while addressing the multiple threats faced by international civil aviation. “Among the topics discussed in the symposium include biometrics technology, machine-readable travel documents, document issuance and control, inspection systems and tools, interoperable applications, and, capacity building and assistance to states.”
Salazar said the ICAO TRIP Strategy to ensure smooth passenger travel is composed of five key components – evidence of identity, document issuance and control, machine-readable travel documents, inspection systems, and interoperable applications.
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