“Both the PAL management and the PALEA remain firm in their respective positions in the present dispute despite efforts to conciliate to avoid further inconvenience to the riding public.
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“The Philippine Airlines Employees Association (PALEA) continues to assail the legality of the outsourcing, which the DOLE has already decided.
“The DOLE decision was affirmed by the Office of the President, and now subject of a petition for certiorari before the Court of Appeals.
Manila International Airport Authority General Manager B/Gen Angel Honrado, pursuant to his mandate, has exercised his authority to maintain security to passengers, cargoes, aircraft, airport equipment, structures, and personnel in the country’s airports; to regulate the entry to, exit from, and movement within airport premises; and maintain peace and order thereof.
“He has personally assured me that he will continue to observe maximum tolerance in the exercise of his authority.
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