Ninoy Aquino International Airport

Also known as NAIA

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is the main gateway for air travel in the Philippines, handling numerous domestic and international flights. Recent issues include delays due to weather disruptions and a postponed ban on turboprop aircraft until March 2026. The airport also faces challenges like power maintenance causing temporary inconveniences and security concerns such as drug seizures worth PHP604 million.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

Recent stories about NAIA

PAL transfers turboprop flights from NAIA to Clark, Cebu starting Oct 26

Philippine Airlines announced on Friday that it will gradually transfer turboprop-operated flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Clark and Cebu starting October 26.
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Dizon meets Sotto to resolve Ortigas Station right-of-way issues for MMSP

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon met with Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto on Wednesday to address right-of-way issues related to the construction of the Ortigas Station for the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP).
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DMW files plunder, graft vs Ignacio over P1.4B land deal

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) filed plunder and graft charges against former Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Administrator Arnell Ignacio, his two deputy administrators, and six individuals involved in an unauthorized P1.4-billion land deal.
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BOC relieves nine customs for extortion, implements 24-hour complaints policy

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has relieved nine customs personnel linked to a reported extortion incident at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3.
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Heavy habagat, tropical cyclones cause more flight cancellations

Heavy rains and inclement weather caused by the southwest monsoon (habagat) and tropical cyclones led to further flight cancellations on Friday, July 25, in addition to forty-seven flights canceled on Wednesday, July 23.
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Airport recovers stolen jewelry after week-long search

Half a million pesos worth of jewelry, including wedding rings and a diamond necklace, went missing at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 but was eventually recovered after a week-long search.
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Hontiveros considers joining veterans bloc in Senate

Senator Risa Hontiveros expressed openness to joining the five-man 'veterans bloc' in the Senate on Tuesday.
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8 Filipino seafarers repatriated after Red Sea attack, search for 13 missing crew continues

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced Tuesday that eight Filipino seafarers from the M/V Eternity C, which was attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, have safely arrived in Saudi Arabia and were repatriated back to the Philippines on Wednesday.
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Authorities seize PHP604M worth of shabu from two passengers at NAIA Terminal 3

Authorities arrested two individuals—one arriving from Canada and another from Hong Kong—at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, uncovering more than PHP604 million worth of shabu.
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Power maintenance at NAIA Term 3, 10 PM Tue to 2 AM Wed

A power maintenance is scheduled at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 from 10 p.m. on Tuesday to 2 a.m. on Wednesday.
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