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passenger surge

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  4. OVER two years since SMC-led New NAIA Infra Corp. took over, the latter has spent P6.8 billion out of a total P72 billion rehabilitation program on the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Improvements include new lounges, self-check-in kiosks and automated immigration processes while plans for the future will have terminal reassignments and expansion to increase capacity 62 million passengers yearly.

    NAIA braces for more foreign flights

    International passenger traffic rose 2.6 percent to 19.93 million from 1 January to 22 October, despite global aviation disruptions caused by the Middle East…

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  8. The Port of Lucena is Southern Luzon's primary roll-on/roll-off gateway, connecting mainland Luzon to Marinduque and neighboring island provinces. In 2023, it handled over 1.08 million passengers, 220,982 vehicles, 131,811 metric tons of cargo, and 5,968 vessel calls. The port’s new passenger terminal building features a fully air-conditioned waiting area that can accommodate 1,000 passengers, automated ticketing counters, modern restrooms, upgraded passenger amenities, enhanced ventilation system and solar panels to support energy-efficient and sustainable port operations.

    Lucena Port upgrade lifts passenger capacity

    The modernized Port of Lucena passenger terminal is set to open in August, increasing passenger capacity and improving travel while boosting tourism, trade,…

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  9. Jeepney passenger attacker behind bars

    Jeepney passenger attacker behind bars

    Police arrested a suspect linked to a viral jeepney assault in Muntinlupa after several passengers, including a senior citizen, were injured during a violent…

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  10. Gotcha moment A 62-year-old female passenger arriving from San Francisco, California was intercepted at the NAIA Terminal 3 international arrivals area on 1 May 2026 due to a standing warrant of arrest for estafa.

    Wanted passenger arrested at NAIA

    The suspect is currently under the custody of MPD-Barbosa PS-14 for documentation and further legal proceedings.

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  11. Ready or not, here they come

    Ready or not, here they come

    For the Philippines to compete as a top-tier destination, mere catch-up is insufficient. We need to leapfrog.

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