Nigel finds solution to shortage of taxis

CEBU, Philippines - Nigel Paul Villarete, general manager of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) told The FREEMAN adjustments have been made to solve the shortage of taxis.

 Only a few taxis were available at the airport Wednesday afternoon.

 Villarete said the shortage can be attributed to the large volume of passengers arriving in Cebu.

 "There is an increase of both arrival and departure in the airport" Villarete said.

 Villarete said he has asked for airport vehicles to be on standby just in case another shortage occurs.

 "We're doing our best, prepared na ang mga coaster if anything happens," Villarete said.

 On the other hand, Villarete reassured the public that the airport has maintained its operations.

 Villarete also said that they have a systematic manner of shifts for their employees to assure optimal service for their passengers.

 Aside from normal flight delays, Villarete guarantee nothing but smooth travel from travelers especially during Christmas and New Year's season. "We are operating normally; it's the usual activities that we do," he said.

 The Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group in a press release also assured the public safety in their travels during the holiday season at the airport.

 "The 7th PCAS will implement stricter security measures in the screening of airport users" the press release read.

 The letter also stresses high level of security given to each traveler to prevent entrance "of any possible threats in the airport premises and especially during their flight."

 PCINSP Donalita Sotto is asking travelers to be more patient especially during intensive security checking, saying that what they are doing is simply for their safety.

 The public is also asked to be more vigilant and to report immediately any sign of threat to authorities.

PCAS have also asked additional PNP personnel visibility in the area to further ensure security together with the Special Operations Unit that is constantly conducting surveillance inside and outside of the terminal with their closed circuit television cameras to discourage criminal activity. (FREEMAN)