New electronic gates will soon be deployed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to speed up and streamline the immigration processing of passengers.

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said the installation of new e-gates is part of the government’s effort to ensure a smooth travel experience, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s instruction to prioritize the convenience and safety of passengers.

Dizon said Friday the e-gates are expected to be ready before Christmas in time for the holidays, adding that the gates will be installed at both the arrival and departure areas.

“Hopefully by Christmas, we will have the e-gates. The goal is to have the gates installed before the holidays,” he said.

“The good news is the e-gates will be installed in both the arrival and departure areas so we can do away with manual or face to face transactions,” he added.

Dizon expressed his gratitude to Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla and Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado for helping replace the old e-gates.