The Philippine government denied reports that any clandestine flights brought Palestinians into the country, amid an investigation from Palestinian authorities into alleged flight operations involving Palestinian passengers.
Officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs said there are no records of secret or unauthorized flights carrying Palestinian nationals into Philippine territory. They confirmed that all inbound international flights followed immigration, customs, and aviation protocols.
Philippine immigration authorities reported no irregular entries of Palestinian nationals matching the claims of covert operations. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines said all commercial and charter flights operated under filed flight plans and obtained proper clearances, with movements monitored through standard air traffic control systems.
Palestinian authorities are conducting an inquiry to verify details of the reported flights, including routes, carriers, and passenger identities.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and other agencies said they will provide updates if new verified information emerges from the Palestinian investigation.
