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Security Culture in Philippine Airports: Insights of Personnel Of Philippine National Police Aviation Security Unit 7 (PNP-AVSEU 7)

Author(s) Aileen Luna Tano, Atty. Dodelon F. Sabijon
Country Philippines
Abstract Aviation security is essential in protecting airports, passengers, and aircraft from terrorism and other security threats that can endanger public safety and national stability. In the Philippines, air transportation plays a vital role in economic growth, tourism, and regional connectivity, making strong aviation security measures a necessity. The Philippine National Police Aviation Security Unit 7 (PNP AVSEU 7), created under Republic Act No. 6975, is tasked with ensuring airport safety by implementing security protocols that align with international standards and by maintaining public trust in air travel.
This research study aimed to explore the work life of Philippine National Police Aviation Security Unit 7 (PNP-AVSEU 7) personnel through a qualitative research method. The informants of this study were ten (10) personnel assigned in Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), Cebu, Philippines. All ten (10) informants were subjected to an in-depth interview.
The findings of this study are articulated in emergent themes. Four (4) emergent themes described the positive and negative experiences of the informants in the performance of their duties. For the positive experiences, two (2) emergent themes were developed, namely: Compassion in Action: Finding Meaning in Everyday Service, and Guardians of Peace: Pride in Quiet Protection. For the negative experiences, two (2) emergent themes were also developed, to wit: Few Hands, Heavy Load, and Echoes of Service, Shadows of Blame. Meanwhile, two (2) emergent themes were formulated to explain the informants’ coping with the challenges encountered in the performance of their duties, namely: Flexible Roots, Unshakable Service and Composure in Chaos: Patience with Grace. Finally, two (2) emergent themes were created to express the aspirations of the informants to improve the quality of the performance of their duties, to wit: Driven to Grow, Trained to Serve and More Boots, Better Move. This research highlights the importance of supporting the mental and physical well-being of PNP-AVSEU 7 personnel through adequate staffing, continuous training, and proper support to help them remain resilient and effective in their duties.It is recommended that PNP-AVSEU 7 increase personnel deployment to reduce workload and improve security operations. Continuous training and wellness programs should be strengthened to enhance competence, resilience, and service quality. Clear accountability and recognition mechanisms are also recommended to sustain morale and public trust in aviation security.
Keywords Aviation Security, Philippine National Police, Philippine National Police Aviation Security Unit 7, Phenomenology, Mactan-Cebu International Airport
Field Sociology
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-14
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.71123
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