Tag: NAIA

NAIA, no longer worst airport in the world

According to a website, there is a marked improvement in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) due to the rehabilitation conducted on said airport as well as the construction of the new lounge. From the third spot on the list of “world’s worst airport”, NAIA is now on the eighth spot. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Interview with Cong. Pagdilao regarding “laglag-bala” scheme

In response to the infamous “laglag-bala” scam in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the Congress decided to look into the incident. In an interview with Agila Balita Alas Dose, Congressman Pagdilao shares his views regarding this matter. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Philippines launches e-counters at airports

The Department of Justice (DOJ) – Bureau of Immigration (BI) today launched the BI Information System (BIIS) E-Counter Project at Terminal 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The e-counters are designed for passengers’ convenience and welfare – simplified process and faster processing. The estimated inter-phase time is one minute per person. It will scan passports, verify fingerprints and photos electronically. Once cleared, the passenger may directly access the express or APEC lanes for immediate […]

NAIA plans for APEC in place to keep flight disruptions low

MANILA, Sept 23 — Preparations for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit are being handled carefully to ensure the efficient operation of commercial flights in November. This is the assurance that Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Jose Angel Honrado gave as he met with the Executive Committee of the airport on Monday. Heads of state are expected to arrive Manila at least two days ahead of the Economic Leaders’ Meeting on November 18 […]

MIAA installs new full-body scanners at NAIA

MANILA, Aug. 11 (PNA) — The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) assured the public on Tuesday that the newly-installed full body scanners at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Authority (NAIA) Terminal 3 are safe and would not expose passengers to hazardous radiation. This, after the authority ran a demo of the new scanners, which make use of low-frequency radiation, allowing safe use of the scanners for pregnant women and those with body implants. MIAA further […]

NAIA, other airports still on heightened alert for MERS-CoV and Ebola

(Eagle News) — The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and other airports in the country continue to be on heightened alert because of the deadly Middle East Respiratory Sydrome-Corona Virus or MERS-CoV and other deadly diseases such as Ebola, following guidelines from the Bureau of Quarantine. Currently, MERS-CoV has more than 180 reported cases in South Korea, where at least 27 have already died.   It is the only country outside of Saudi Arabia where there […]

NAIA prepares special isolation room for passengers from countries with Ebola cases while Senate discusses government preparedness regarding the disease

The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) prepares a special isolation room for passengers coming from countries with Ebola cases. Meanwhile, the Senate will conduct discussions aiming to find out the level of preparedness of the government and the Philippine medical community if the Ebola virus manages to enter the country.