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NAIA witness to scenes of tearful reunions, goodbyes on Christmas Eve
Families joyfully welcomed Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Christmas Eve.
Some OFWs, like Norma Santos's daughter arriving from Dubai, expressed joy at reuniting with loved ones for Christmas after extended periods apart.
However, other OFWs, such as Jason Lucero and his colleagues, had to depart from the Philippines to return to their jobs abroad.
Fely Cueto and her husband shared bittersweet feelings about leaving their family in the Philippines to join their child in Abu Dhabi.
Gloria Ciruelos accepted that she and her children would celebrate Christmas Eve and Noche Buena at a delayed time while traveling to Sipalay City.
The New NAIA Infra Corp. anticipates 2.5 million travelers from December 20 to January 5, 2026.
On December 23, NAIA experienced a surge in passenger traffic, with 169,000 individuals passing through, representing a nearly 10% increase compared to the same period last year.
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