Commuter advocacy group The Passenger Forum (TPF) has called on the Office of the Ombudsman to investigate the ballooning financial obligations of logistics firm Cargohaus Inc., which it said had reached nearly P3.8 billion for the use of a government-owned facility managed by the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA).

Mark Quinto, TPF advocacy officer, said Cargohaus had an outstanding balance of P3,773,190,396.37 as of March 2026, citing a Summary of Statement released by the MIAA and certified by the agency's Accounting Division.

Cargohaus operates cargo handling, warehousing, and customs facilities at major airports, including the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), Clark International Airport, Mactan-Cebu International Airport, and Davao International Airport.

Quinto urged both the Office of the Ombudsman and the Commission on Audit to subpoena the contracts, billing records, collection documents, and occupancy records related to the company's lease of the MIAA facility.

MIAA confirms obligation

MIAA General Manager Eric Jose Ines confirmed that Cargohaus has outstanding obligations to the agency but said most of the amount remains disputed.

"Yes, but the bulk of their payables are under question, the interest payables," Ines said in a Viber message.

He added that Cargohaus has expressed willingness to negotiate a compromise agreement.

"Cargohaus is willing to negotiate a compromise agreement. There was already an opinion by the GOCC last February, but it has not yet been implemented," Ines said.

Contacted for comment, Cargohaus declined to issue a statement.

MIAA is responsible for administering, operating, and managing the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The agency is mandated under Executive Order No. 778, as amended by Executive Order No. 903, to oversee airport operations, improve facilities, and promote international aviation standards.