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Trapped for 110 days in NAIA, Estonian finally flies home
'To the travelers who might get stuck like me, don’t be afraid or don’t be ashamed to go public with the problem. You have to make the situation known…because I believe this is a violation of my rights,' says Estonian Roman Trofimov

NAIA rehab talks fail as PH withdraws consortium's proponent status
The NAIA Consortium is out. Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III says there are two other potential proponents for the upgrade project.

Deadlock? Gov't rejects revisions to NAIA rehab
The NAIA Consortium says it can only move forward with the project 'under revised conditions' due to the coronavirus pandemic

Ninoy Aquino’s sister says renaming airport is denial of country’s history
'The blood he shed on the airport’s tarmac symbolized the ultimate sacrifice he made as he fought for a return to democracy in the Philippines,' says Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara

Robredo hits 'ill-timed' proposal to rename NAIA: 'We're in the middle of a pandemic'
(UPDATED) 'Alam naman natin why it was named Ninoy Aquino International Airport. So 'yung tanong: Where is our sense of history?' asks Vice President Leni Robredo

In the middle of pandemic, Paolo Duterte, 2 other lawmakers want to rename NAIA
The Duterte-allied congressmen want to rename the Ninoy Aquino International Airport to 'Paliparang Pandaigdig ng Pilipinas'

How to help locally stranded Filipinos near NAIA who want to go home
Relocated to the covered court of nearby Villamor Airbase Elementary School, the stranded passengers need personal protective equipment such as face masks

All 123 COVID-19 patients discharged from Ninoy Aquino Stadium
The Ninoy Aquino Stadium undergoes disinfection and repairs after discharging all its quarantined patients

NAIA set to resume limited domestic flights
Only domestic flights approved by CAAP will resume operations between areas under general community quarantine in June 2020, says MIAA

NAIA to resume international arrivals starting May 11
Manila's international airport will maintain its limit of 400 passengers daily

MIAA lost P1.8 billion in revenues due to lockdown
Airport chief Ed Monreal says MIAA's year-to-date revenue has gone down by P1.8 billion

PH temporarily suspends all flights starting May 3
(2nd UPDATE) CAAP says international flights that wish to land or depart from the Philippines should request for an exemption at least 36 hours before the scheduled departure from the airport of origin

Police, military now in charge of some major national quarantine facilities
A military general says they are also preparing backup personnel, the way they 'prepare for casualties in battle'

FAST FACTS: SEA Games 2019 venues convert into quarantine centers
From hosting the 2019 SEA Games, these venues will be used to test and treat coronavirus-positive patients in the Philippines

8 dead as medical evacuation plane crashes during takeoff at NAIA
(3rd UPDATE) 'Unfortunately, no passenger survived the accident,' says the Manila International Airport Authority

Remaining Manila flights to be at NAIA Terminal 1 starting March 28
Terminals 2 and 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport will be closed to commercial operations beginning 12:01 am on Saturday, March 28

Manny Pangilinan exits P102-billion NAIA Consortium
Tycoon Manny Pangilinan's departure from the 'super consortium' comes as his businesses face regulatory risks under the Duterte administration

NAIA on 'road to recovery' as flight operations back to normal
Airport authorities will not implement the two-hour closure for regular runway maintenance on Wednesday, January 15, to allow airlines to mount more flights, as some had to cancel flights earlier due to the Taal Volcano eruption

NAIA targets partial operations on January 13
NAIA is no longer experiencing ashfall. Departure flights will be prioritized on Monday, January 13, to free up aircraft parking slots.

NAIA flights 'on hold' due to Taal Volcano ash eruption
(3rd UPDATE) Ash reaches NAIA's runways and ramps. The suspension of flights will remain in effect 'until further notice.'

Jetstar plane stuck at NAIA runway
(5th UPDATE) The Tokyo-bound plane gets stuck at the grassy portion of the runway following a mishap during takeoff. Airport authorities say the incident is expected to have a 'very minimal' effect on runway operations.

Baby found dead in NAIA Terminal 3 restroom
The Manila International Airport Authority orders a review of security camera footage within the vicinity of the restroom

NAIA reopens runways for recovery flights
Scheduled flights will be accommodated from 11 pm of December 3 to 1:30 am of December 4

NAIA terminals to close for 12 hours on December 3 due to Typhoon Tisoy
Stranded passengers are advised to stay home and avoid going to the airport

NAIA Consortium proposal gets go signal from NEDA Board
The proposal of top Philippine conglomerates to rehabilitate the Ninoy Aquino International Airport gets the green light from the powerful NEDA Board
FALSE: Jovito Salonga 'says Ninoy Aquino is not a hero'
Salonga did not say these statements. The quote was an opinion lifted from a blog site and was falsely attributed to the late statesman.

NAIA Customs intercepts P41M worth of shabu from Filipina passenger
The Bureau of Customs at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport says it intercepted two similar shipments from Cambodia last October

LIST: NAIA preparations for Undas 2019
Both passengers and airlines play a part in ensuring smooth airport operations

Indonesian arrested with P54 million worth of shabu at Manila airport
Authorities intercept more or less 8 kilograms of shabu from the passenger who arrived from Siam Reap, Cambodia, via Flight 5J 528

MIAA clarifies opening of bags at NAIA: Only for 'specific need'
'Why will we open bags? We have x-rays,' says Manila International Airport Authority General Manager Ed Monreal, who adds that the 'specific need' to open certain bags will be determined by security personnel

P35M worth of shabu seized at NAIA, suspect arrested
The suspect, who was on a Philippine Airlines flight from Hanoi, Vietnam, escapes as customs agents try to check his luggage. He is eventually captured in Tarlac.

LOOK: Ninoy Aquino monument in Quezon City removed
City officials say the transfer of the Ninoy Aquino monument to a new site – preferably one named after the late senator – would help ease traffic in the area

Customs seizes P15 million worth of used mobile phones at NAIA
The importation of used cell phones and accessories in bulk or for commercial use is not allowed

Is the Filipino worth dying for? Netizens weigh in on Ninoy's famous quote
Do you think that Ninoy Aquino's fight for freedom was in vain, or is the fight not yet over?

Register to vote, Pangilinan urges Filipinos on Ninoy Aquino Day
More than 3 decades since the assassination of senator Benigno 'Ninoy' Aquino Jr, Senator Francis Pangilinan urges the youth to choose leaders who will fight for democracy

Kris Aquino remembers dad Ninoy on 36th death anniversary
'Dad knew how to make people feel special and important,' Kris says of her late father

Robredo to Filipinos: Honor all freedom fighters on Ninoy Aquino Day
'Many talk about being willing to die for our country. Ninoy was one of the courageous few who actually did,' says Vice President Leni Robredo

Duterte: Ninoy Aquino serves as guide for protecting democracy
President Rodrigo Duterte, whom critics describe as a dictator-in-the-making, calls on Filipinos to protect democratic freedoms and rule of law which Ninoy Aquino fought for

U.S. lifts advisory on NAIA security concerns
The United States Department of Homeland Security cites 'significant improvements' in the security operations of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport

APEC party-list congressman briefly held at NAIA over bomb joke
Cracking bomb jokes inside the airport is prohibited by law, punishable by prison time of up to 5 years or a maximum fine of P40,000

NAIA Customs confiscates guns, ammo in Pasay warehouse
Customs finds the firearms cache abandoned inside the DHL warehouse

Duterte orders Sangley airport operations 'to start immediately'
During a Cabinet meeting, President Duterte also hints at a revamp at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, says Malacañang

LOOK: Python seized at NAIA
Customs officials discover a 20-inch reticulated python concealed in a bluetooth speaker

Canceled Cebu Pacific flights from April 28 to 30
Cebu Pacific cancels more flights, saying that its operations 'have been severely limited by a number of factors'

NAIA Consortium submits updated proposal ahead of April 30 deadline
The Department of Transportation receives a copy of the NAIA Consortium's updated proposal on Tuesday night, April 23

ADVISORY: Some PAL flights moved to NAIA Terminal 1
Philippine Airlines says 'these operational adjustments are being carried out to help minimize passenger congestion'

Maria Ressa arrested at NAIA over Anti-Dummy Law
Immediately after deplaning, Ressa goes with arresting Pasig police officers to post bail
Customs confiscates cache of firearms, ammunition in Pasay City
The Bureau of Customs seizes pistols, ammunition and ammunition magazines

Tony Labrusca apologizes to immigration officer over airport incident
'My biggest mistake perhaps was letting my emotion get the better of me and again, I'm sorry,' says Tony

Piñol sacks NAIA quarantine team
Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol cites inadequate measures at the NAIA to prevent the entry of swine fever into the country
