CAAP Press Release

September 10, 2025

Pasay City — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) reaffirmed its commitment to shared responsibility in aviation safety at the Asia Pacific Aviation Safety Seminar (APASS) 2025 on September 10–11 in Pasay City.

CAAP Director General retired Lt. Gen. Raul Del Rosario underscored the relevance of this year’s theme, “Safety Without Borders: Global Partnership, Local Impact,” which reflects the essence of protecting lives and strengthening trust in today’s interconnected aviation industry.

“Safety is not confined by geography, industry, or language. It is universal. It is built on shared values and collective actions. It reflects a fundamental truth: aviation is a shared responsibility, to which we, at the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, is deeply committed,” Lt. Gen. Del Rosario said during his speech at the event.

Organized by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) and hosted by Philippine Airlines, APASS is the region’s premier forum for advancing aviation safety. This year’s seminar featured four focus areas: flight safety, cabin safety, engineering and maintenance, and turboprop operations.

CAAP’s participation in the seminar demonstrates its dedication to strengthening collaboration with regional and international partners, in line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Transportation Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez to continuously raise the Philippines’ aviation standards.