The lords of NAIA
From The Philippine STAR’s new office in Parañaque, a stone’s throw away from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, one could see hulking airplanes flying out of Manila or about to land......»»
Romualdez inspects OFW lounge to ensure convenience
HOUSE Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez personally checked on the condition of the Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) Lounge at the NAIA Terminal 1 to ensure that once opened for the OFWs, it will offer to them the kind of amenities and convenience that paying air passengers enjoy. Romualdez said the use of the new lounge will […].....»»
EDSA busway privatization next in DOTr’s to do list
After signing the concession agreement for the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is set to embark on the privatization of another big-ticket infrastructure: the busway in the busiest thoroughfare in Metro Manila......»»
Department of Agriculture chief defends holding 400 gamefowls at NAIA
Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. came to the rescue of the newly appointed officer-in-charge (OIC) of the Bureau of Animal Industry after an importer of 400 gamefowls cried harassment over the decision to prevent the release of the fight roosters......»»
BAI holds 400 gamefowls at NAIA
The Bureau of Animal Industry prevented the release of at least 400 fighting roosters from the United States at the Ninoy Aquino international Airport as the consignee and breeders accused the BAI of harassment......»»
New NAIA terminal eyed at Nayon site
A new passenger terminal will rise at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in three years, as part of the project of the new concessionaire led by San Miguel Corp. to expand the country’s premier gateway to accommodate the growing demand for air travel......»»
NAIA deal signing set in Malacañang on Monday
Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. will get the blessing of no less than President Marcos in its takeover of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport as the Chief Executive is expected to witness the signing of the concession on Monday......»»
NAIA takes flight with SMC’s modernization
The very first thing tourists see when they land in the country is the airport. This is why a much-anticipated development of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport now set to undergo privatization and modernization, heralds a promising era poised to propel further economic growth and elevate the Philippines as a premier destination for tourism and investment......»»
A glance at government s windfall from SMC’s NAIA takeover
The winning bid of the San Miguel Corp.-led consortium for the Ninoy Aquino International Airport translates to a government revenue share of P911.1 billion over a 25-year period, significantly higher than the other bidders’ revenue share offer of between P342.1 billion and P416.9 billion over the same period......»»
NAIA 4th worst in Asia, Middle East for business travel
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport has been named as the fourth worst gateway in Asia and the Middle East by business class travelers, trailing its Southeast Asian counterparts that were adjudged as some of the best in the continent......»»
Contract awarded to rehabilitate Philippines main airport
MANILA, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine government has awarded a contract to a private consortium led by San Miguel Corp.(SMC) to upgrade the country's main international gateway, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). In a statement released on Friday night, National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio Balisacan lauded the efforts of the Department of Transportation in spearheading t.....»»
Contract awarded to rehabilitate Philippines main airport
MANILA, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine government has awarded a contract to a private consortium led by San Miguel Corp.(SMC) to upgrade the country's main international gateway, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). In a statement released on Friday night, National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio Balisacan lauded the efforts of the Department of Transportation in spearheading t.....»»
Defining moment
On Friday, the Philippine government announced that it has chosen the consortium that includes San Miguel Holdings Corp. to rehabilitate, operate, optimize and maintain the country’s premier gateway and inarguably one of the world’s worst – the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)......»»
SMC leads race in NAIA bidding
Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. is leading the race for the contract to operate and maintain the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, as it is willing to give the government the highest revenue share......»»
NAIA passenger volume exceeds 8 million in 2 months
Air travel in the Philippines is showing signs of returning to pre-pandemic levels in 2024, as the Ninoy Aquino International Airport improved its passenger footprint by 13 percent in the first two months of the year......»»
Working together
The bidding for the right to rehabilitate and manage NAIA had been furiously contested. Up to the last moment, there were attempts to undermine the awarding to frontrunner San Miguel......»»
Notes on the beat: Behind the scenes in the NAIA bidding
It may have been the fastest privatization of a big-ticket government asset, but it certainly was far from being seamless......»»
DOTr conducts preliminary evaluation of NAIA bids
All bidders eyeing the contract to operate and maintain the Ninoy Aquino International Airport have submitted complete documents for their technical proposals, inching them closer to the final round of the selection process......»»
3rd telco to offer free WiFi at NAIA
A third telecommunications company will offer free WiFi at all the terminals at Ninoy Aquino International Airport to boost the connectivity of the passengers, Manila International Airport Authority spokesman Chris Bendijo said yesterday......»»
Woman poses as Interpol agent for overseas job
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) a woman who pretended to be an Interpol agent in order to leave the country for a job as a household service worker in Thailand......»»
[Rappler’s Best] Bugged by the bug
'This seemingly trivial issue should not be trivialized.... The bug story reinforces NAIA’s bad rep in the world.'.....»»