Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group

The Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group (PNP-AVSEGROUP) is responsible in enforcing laws and regulations related to air travel in the Philippines.[1]

Aviation Security Group
Common nameAviation Security Group
AbbreviationAVSEGROUP
Agency overview
Formed1976
Preceding agency
  • PAF Aviation Security Command 1976 - 1991
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionPHI
HeadquartersVillamor Air Base, Pasay
Agency executive
  • Police Bridgadier General. Joel Urdona, Acting Director
Parent agencyPhilippine National Police

In the past, their duties were performed by the Philippines' Aviation Security Command (AVSECOM), formed in 1976.[2] The security group was later renamed in 1986 to Philippine Air Force Security Command (PAFSECOM).[3]

PNP-AVSEGROUP was formed following the passage of Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990 (Republic Act 6975) to counter acts of terrorism that threaten civil aviation in the Philippines.[1]

References
  1. "Republic Act No. 6975 | GOVPH". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved 2018-11-07.
  2. "Letter of Instruction No. 961, s. 1979 | GOVPH". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved 2018-11-07.
  3. Webmaster, OTS. "Historical Background". www.ots.gov.ph. Retrieved 2018-11-07.
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