Mactan-Cebu International Airport

Mactan-Cebu International Airport is a major hub for air travel in the Philippines, serving both domestic and international flights. Recently, it has faced challenges such as runway repairs and potholes that led to flight cancellations and delays, highlighting the need for infrastructure maintenance. The airport continues to develop with initiatives like the installation of e-gates and partnerships for zero-emission operations, aiming to enhance efficiency and sustainability.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

Recent stories about Mactan-Cebu International Airport

AEV finalizes GIP deal for 40% InfraCapital stake

Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV) is finalizing a strategic partnership with Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a US-based infrastructure fund manager owned by BlackRock, for GIP to acquire a 40% stake in Aboitiz InfraCapital Inc., an infrastructure subsidiary of the Aboitiz Group.
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DOTr investigates Mactan-Cebu Airport potholes

The Department of Transportation announced on Sunday that it will investigate the cause of potholes at Mactan-Cebu International Airport, which led to flight cancellations and delays on Saturday.
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MCIA resumes operations after runway repair

Flight delays and cancellations occurred at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) on Saturday due to scheduled runway repairs.
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Aboititz takes over BPIA for PHP4.53B expansion

On Monday, June 16, the Aboitiz Group officially took over management of Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA) as part of a PHP4.53-billion contract for expansion and modernization.
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DBM allocates PHP1.347B for e-gates expansion

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has allocated PHP1.347 billion to continue funding the electronic gates (e-gates) project at major international gateways across the Philippines.
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BI files deportation cases against nine foreign nationals for undeclared PHP440M

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) plans to file deportation cases against nine foreign nationals arrested at Mactan-Cebu International Airport for carrying undeclared cash amounting to over PHP440 million.
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11 arrested at Mactan for P450M in undeclared cash

Nine foreigners and two Filipinos were arrested at Mactan Cebu International Airport on Friday, May 9, for possessing nearly half a billion pesos in cash.
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DOTr orders Cathay Pacific to explain passport mishandling incident

The Department of Transportation (DOTr), through the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB), has ordered Cathay Pacific Airways to explain an incident where a passenger's passport was allegedly torn during check-in, leading to the denial of boarding at Mactan-Cebu International Airport on April 24.
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CAAP increases PSC rates for international and domestic flights this summer

Starting this summer travel season, air travelers will face higher fees at airports managed by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), with new passenger service charge (PSC) rates taking effect for flight tickets purchased starting April 21, 2025.
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PAL boosts Cebu flights, seat capacity by 17% for summer travel

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is increasing its flight frequencies and seat capacity for Cebu starting this month to meet anticipated summer travel demand.
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