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<p>Six personnel from different airports across the country have tested positive for illegal drugs during a months-long random drug testing, CAAP said.</p>

Six personnel from different airports across the country have tested positive for illegal drugs during a months-long random drug testing, CAAP said.

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6 personnel from different airports test positive for illegal drugs from Feb to Aug: CAAP

Rowegie Abanto,

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Published Aug 18, 2025 11:00 AM PHT

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