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Noy inspects NAIA terminals; Abaya apologizes By Lawrence Agcaoili (The Philippine Star) | Updated April 17, 2014

Noy inspects NAIA terminals; Abaya apologizes

By Lawrence Agcaoili (The Philippine Star) | Updated April 17, 2014 - 12:00am
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President Aquino arrives at the departure area of NAIA-4, or the Manila Domestic Airport Terminal, during the Holy Week inspection of major passenger terminals in Metro Manila yesterday.
MANILA, Philippines - President Aquino and Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya apologized to the public yesterday for the poor air-conditioning at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1.
Aquino, who inspected major terminals to oversee preparations for the exodus to the provinces this Lenten season, also appealed for patience, saying a new air-conditioning system for the terminal would be delivered in August.
“We sincerely apologize to the public for the warm temperature at NAIA Terminal 1. We understand how inconvenient it is to endure these conditions inside the airport’s facilities, especially during this peak season,” Abaya said in a statement.
He said the air-conditioning system is functioning, but rehabilitation work at the terminal affects the temperature.
“We appeal to you to kindly bear with us, as this is all part of the ongoing project which will ensure T1’s structural integrity for continued safety of its users,” he said.
“We promised a better NAIA and are on our way to delivering on this promise, but we need the public’s understanding in the meantime that we are working on it,” he added.
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NAIA 1 manager Dante Basanta said some air handling units had to be shut off to prevent dust and particles from being sucked in.
He said the safety net, which covers the departure hall’s ceiling, also affects air circulation.
Transport terminals
The President skipped NAIA 1 but inspected NAIA Terminals 3 and 4, North Harbor and bus terminals in Quezon City.
At NAIA 3, Aquino inspected the X-ray machines, check-in counters, final security X-rays, pre-boarding area and immigration counters.
At NAIA 4 or the old domestic airport, he checked the ceiling, X-ray machines, boarding gates, control and enforcement unit, pre-departure entrance for international flights, comfort rooms and Customs and baggage claim area.
The President noted the improvements in the facilities, citing the screening devices and monitors at the port.
“We are happy with that. We saw that they followed our guidance and improved the (facilities),” he said.
He said Takenaka Corp. is also fixing the monitors at Terminal 3 in fulfillment of its rehabilitation contract. – With Rudy Santos, Aurea Calica


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    onlyindapinas  36 minutes ago
    He inspected the ceiling in T4....Yes it is falling apart to the point it will collapse soon...The amenities is almost non existant......Definitely the worst terminal, if thats what you call it.
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        kojak  an hour ago
        On the list of ten worst International airports in the world are two in America....they have a lot more money to spend on their airports than we do....our government operates at a 5 billion dollar loss each year....I think we have a great airport considering......yes it can be improved....but so can almost anything
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          tayawa  2 hours ago
          Abaya is sheer disappointment. He should resign his post.
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            manuelcdiaz  3 hours ago
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                Laurie Farrell  6 hours ago
                Last Saturday I was in Terminal 1,what a disgrace.Poor planning at its best.Portable airconditioners could have been placed in various positions inside Terminal 1 to keep travelers cool.
                Saying sorry just because the President was visiting,means nothing to the international tourist that leave your country hot and sweaty.C'mon,we are in the 21st century
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                    kojak  Laurie Farrell  43 minutes ago
                    all this sounds good..... OH by the way ....who pays for those rentals / coolers.....
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                        manuelcdiaz  kojak  35 minutes ago
                        The Airport collects terminal fees what happens to these fees, pocketed by the pirates in the airport? These fees collected is more than enough to pay for emergency rental of cooling units.
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                            kojak  manuelcdiaz  4 minutes ago
                            And you know how these funds are "stolen " HOW?..... and why have you not brought charges on the thieves?....exactly how did you get privy to how funds are used at the airport....and how much is available for air conditioning rental....????
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                            manuelcdiaz  Laurie Farrell  4 hours ago
                            DOTC should rent a slef contained portable airconditioning system which is trailer mounted! Or is the DOTC ignorant regarding this portable trailer mounted airconditioning system!
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