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For those heading to the airport soon expect tighter security.  Airports across the country are on heightened alert  after a series of security threats.  Daniza Fernandez has our lead story.   Visit our website for more #NewsYouCanTrust: https://www.cnnphilippines.com/  Follow our social media pages:  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CNNPhilippines • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnphilippines/ • Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnnphilippines

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00:00 Bombs will explode on planes bound for several provinces, including Puerto Princesa, Cebu,

00:07 Bicol and Davao.

00:08 This supposed warning was received by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines

00:12 on October 4.

00:14 The email is still being validated.

00:16 Rebels and police engaged in a firefight outside the Bicol International Airport on the same

00:21 day.

00:22 A week before, a Molotov cocktail was thrown at the parking lot of Naiya Terminal 3.

00:27 Following these security threats, aviation authorities decided to place all commercial

00:32 airports in the country under heightened security.

00:35 "We cannot ignore those who are disturbing our operations.

00:45 We always take this seriously."

00:48 Under heightened alert, additional security personnel were deployed in airports.

00:53 Inspection of vehicles and passengers were also stricter.

00:56 While other passengers understand the tighter protocols, others were worried over possible

01:01 delays due to longer security checks.

01:03 KAAP says, despite the threats and the security measures, airport operations were not hampered

01:10 and flights were not affected.

01:12 "For the sake of safety, it's okay.

01:16 There's no problem.

01:17 You just need to adjust your time so you won't be late for your flight."

01:23 "It's not too much hassle.

01:26 It's not too much hassle."

01:30 KAAP says passengers should not be discouraged to fly, despite the threats.

01:34 "They know that we are doing our best.

01:39 We are in constant coordination with PNP personnel, NICA, IDEA.

01:52 We have all this."

01:53 KAAP advised passengers whose destinations are overseas to be at the airport three hours

01:59 before their flight to avoid running out of time.

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