MANILA, March 5 -- The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Wednesday said it is working closely with airlines to increase awareness on the carrying of hazardous materials like power banks onboard the aircraft.

The initiative includes airlines disseminating information, guiding and educating the passengers on proper handling of dangerous items.

The move seeks to address concerns on recent aviation incidents where power banks were suspected to have caused fire onboard the aircraft.

CAAP's Flight Operations Department head Captain James Conner said that while such incidents were isolated cases, they serve as a reminder of the importance of adhering to aviation safety regulations.

Passengers need to strictly follow airli...