THE Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) has taken a significant step in fortifying the country’s aviation safety framework by successfully conducting a three-day workshop focused on international oversight standards.
Caap conducted the workshop in preparation for the coming 2026 International Civil Aviation Organization (Icao) Universal Safety Oversight Audit Program (Usoap).
The Usoap Continuous Monitoring Approach Workshop, held from November 17-19 in Parañaque City, was a key initiative designed to deepen the agency’s grasp of global safety standards and ensure the Philippines’ continued compliance with international aviation safety benchmarks.
The workshop underscored the commitment of the national leadership to elevate the country’s aviation safety profile. It reflects explicit directives from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez to the Caap leadership, headed by Director General Raul del Rosario, to bolster aviation oversight capabilities and ensure strict adherence to international safety regulations.
To ensure the highest level of instruction, Caap enlisted the expertise of two distinguished ICAO officials:
Jerome Guevin, Chief of Oversight Support Unit at Icao’s Air Navigation Bureau.
Junjian Nie, Chief of the Safety and Air Navigation Oversight Audit Section at Icao.
Progress, competence
IN his address, Caap Deputy Director General for Operations Rozzano Briguez framed the impending 2026 Icao audit as a crucial opportunity for the Philippine aviation sector.
‘The upcoming ICAO audit is an opportunity for the Philippines’ aviation sector to demonstrate the nation’s progress, competence, and strengthened safety framework,’ Briguez said.
He also highlighted Caap’s ongoing dedication to modernization, saying, ‘Caap continues to invest in systems and capabilities that will make our oversight more efficient, more risk based, and more data driven.’
Caap concluded the event by affirming it’s dedication to achieve long term safety and resilience.
The completion of the workshop marks a pivotal moment in the country’s journey towards maintaining the highest international civil aviation standards as it gears up for the critical 2026 Icao audit, Caap said in a statement.