Airlines seek NAIA fee cuts to offset rising jet fuel costs

MANILA, Philippines — Airlines operating at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have asked the government to lower airport fees to help manage soaring jet fuel prices. Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Eric Ines confirmed that the airline association submitted a formal request to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) seeking a discount on … Read more

Police intercept P14.9M marijuana at NAIA

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday intercepted 40 inbound parcels containing dried leaves at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) suspected to be marijuana worth P14,833,000. “This operation demonstrates the PNP’s unyielding resolve to safeguard our communities,” PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said. “Every parcel we stop, every illegal substance we … Read more

Manila Bulletin – BI intercepts at NAIA illegally recruited minor bound for Saudi Arabia

Published Jan 31, 2026 03:14 pm An illegally recruited 17-year-old woman, who was bound for Saudia Arabia to work as a household helper, was intercepted last Jan. 24 by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The BI identified her as Zia who was turned over to the Inter-Agency Council Against … Read more

NAIA Terminal 1 gets drop-off zone redesign – Philstar.com

NAIA Terminal 1 gets drop-off zone redesign  Philstar.com Naia Terminal 1 departure drop-off area has new, safer layout  Inquirer.net DMW vows full gov’t support for kin of child killed in NAIA mishap  Philippine News Agency NAIA car crash victims died due to blunt force trauma —autopsy results  GMA Network Can’t be business as usual  Daily Tribune Source link

DOTr: Driver in fatal NAIA crash to undergo drug test

The driver of the SUV that crashed into the departure area of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1, which resulted in the death of two people, will be subjected to a drug test, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Sunday. The DOTr said the drug test and the review of all CCTV footage … Read more

Airport security not allowed to touch passports, says NAIA

MANILA, Philippines — Airport personnel are no longer allowed to touch the passports of travelers, according to the management of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).  The policy comes after a viral post alleging that airport personnel mismanaged their relative’s passport, causing them to be left behind on their flight.  “To better protect your travel documents … Read more

Immigration bureau sacks 7 personnel allegedly involved in ‘illegal exit’ of Pinoys

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) ordered the relief of seven personnel suspected to be involved in the illegal exit of at least 200 Filipinos, who were recently rescued in Myanmar after allegedly falling victim to human trafficking. Immigration Commissioner Joel Viado said the BI personnel were assigned at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminals 1 … Read more