Iloilo: The Philippine National Police (PNP) will conduct a comprehensive security audit of all airports nationwide following an incident at an Iloilo airport involving a knife-wielding passenger who was shot after attempting to stab a police officer. In a statement Friday, the PNP said it is already working closely with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and airport security units to immediately assess existing procedures.

According to Philippines News Agency, the evaluation will focus on screening procedures, access point controls, and emergency response protocols, aiming to identify any lapses that allowed a weapon into the facility. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. stated, "We are already coordinating closely with CAAP and other airport security units. Tinitingnan natin kung saan nagkaroon ng lapses at paano pa natin mapapalakas ang screening procedures lalo na sa (We will identify the lapses and check how we can improve screening procedures especially in) regional airports."

According to a police report, the suspect from Camiguin, who was scheduled to fly to Davao, was shot at the Iloilo International Airport on Wednesday after he tried to stab a police officer responding to a disturbance at the departure area. The suspect was wounded in the chest and immediately taken to a hospital.

Authorities pointed out that the initial security screening at the departure entrance had been removed in the last quarter of 2025 to streamline passenger travel.