MANILA - Ground service provider Miascor said Friday it would appeal to President Rodrigo Duterte to "reconsider" his position after airport authorities cut ties with the company over a baggage theft incident.

Miascor reached an amicable settlement with Jovenil Dela Cruz, a returning overseas worker whose bag was pilfered at Clark Airport and employees involved in the theft were terminated and charged criminally and administratively, the company said in a statement.

The Manila International Authority said Friday it was terminating its contract with Miascor and gave the company 60 days to wind down operations.

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"We shall formally issue an appeal to the President to kindly reconsider his position on behalf of our almost 4,000 regular employees and their families who will be affected," Miascor said in a statement.

"It is unfortunate that the actions of 6 erring employees in Clark International Airport have negatively impacted the company," it said.

The company, which has serviced the country's airports since 1974, said it would "do everything it can to remedy the situation."

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