The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) confirmed a power bank caught fire and exploded at the Initial Security Screening Checkpoint (ISSCP) of Roxas Airport in Roxas City, Capiz on June 24, 2025.

CAAP, in a press statement, said that no one was reported injured in the incident.

According to CAAP, airport personnel detected a 72,000 milliampere-hour (mAh) power bank inside the baggage of a female passenger bound for Manila at 6:36 a.m. on Monday, June 24, 2025.

The item exceeded the 160 watt-hour allowable capacity for power banks permitted on board an aircraft, CAAP pointed out. 

According to CAAP, the passenger claimed initially that the power bank had been allowed on her inbound flight from Manila, but eventually agreed to turn the item over to a companion outside the terminal.

While arrangements were being made, the power bank sparked suddenly and ignited on the inspection table.

An airport security guard responded immediately and discharged a fire extinguisher to suppress the flames, CAAP said.

“Despite the intervention, the power bank exploded shortly thereafter. Fortunately, the incident resulted in no injuries or significant damage,” CAAP underscored.

Further, CAAP said it has commended the "swift and effective response of the airport security and Office for Transportation Security (OTS) screening personnel."

"This incident underscores the importance of strict compliance with aviation safety regulations, particularly regarding lithium-ion powered devices such as power banks," CAAP added. 

“In line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and the Department of Transportation to uphold the highest standards of safety and secure travel for all passengers, CAAP urges all travelers to review airline and airport safety policies prior to travel to help ensure a safe and secure air transport environment,” CAAP further stated.