The Manila International Airport Authority yesterday confirmed the arrest of a suspect believed to be responsible for the 23 September molotov bomb explosion at the open parking lot of NAIA Terminal 3.

According to the airport authority, the suspect was arrested on 28 September following an intelligence and surveillance operation conducted by the Terminal 3 MIAA Terminal Police Section.

MIAA said that a concerned informant came forward to the MIAA-TPS, providing crucial information about the incident and identifying the suspect as Renieldo dela Peña Perez, also known as "Bolayog."

Immediately, the MIAA T3-TPS officer invited Perez to the T3-TPS office to shed light on what happened. During questioning, the alleged suspect admitted that he was the one who threw the molotov cocktail device that he personally assembled using an energy drink bottle containing gasoline, then dipped a cloth inside, ignited it, and quickly threw it in the direction of the parking lot.

MIAA officials said that Perez, a former taxi driver, recognized MIAA's serious campaign against illegal transport operations within the airport complex, further stating that because of this, he cannot wander around T3 open areas easily like before.

On 6 October, airport authorities formally filed charges against Perez for attempted arson, alarm, and homicide. He is now under the custody of Pasay City jail and the subject of an inquest by Assistant Chief Prosecutor Clarence Espaol.

To maintain a secure and orderly environment, MIAA Officer-in-Charge Bryan Co stressed the significance of strictly enforcing laws for all airport users. The quick resolution of this event demonstrates MIAA's dedication to upholding traveller, stakeholder, and airport staff security and safety.