Immigration officers at the Davao International Airport (DIA) underwent a specialized training on 'impostor detection and passenger assessment" conducted by officials from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
Held last June 27, the training workshop was participated by 39 immigration officers and technical officers assigned at the DIA.
Mr. Greg Fiddy, CBSA International Network Manager for Asia Pacific South, and Ms. Lisa Harding, CBSA Temporary Duty Liaison Officer, facilitated the training session, which focused on detecting and preventing fraudulent travel, using impostor detection techniques.
BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco underscored the importance of the training, intended particularly to enhance the technical skills of BI personnel. “This training is crucial for improving our border management capabilities. The expertise shared by the CBSA will help our officers better detect impostors and assess passengers effectively,” said Tansingco.
The training covered essential techniques in impostor detection and passenger assessment, providing BI officers with practical tools to strengthen the Philippines’ border security.
“Effective border management is key to national security,” Tansingco said. “Investing in the training of our personnel ensures that we are prepared to address potential threats at our borders.”
Tansingco also highlighted the value of international cooperation in border security. “Our collaboration with the CBSA demonstrates the importance of global partnerships in enhancing border management,” he said. “We appreciate the contributions of the Canadian government in enhancing the capabilities of our frontliners.”
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