LOOK: Naia Terminal 3 – Number of travelers less than expected

MANILA, Philippines — Fewer passengers arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal 3 in Pasay City on Holy Tuesday morning (April 15). As of 11 a.m., the queues of passengers at travel tax and check-in counters were short, and there were enough seats in holding areas to accommodate the travelers. Earlier, the Manila

Picture shows the situation at the Naia Terminal 3 in Pasay City as of 11 a.m. on Holy Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

(Photos from INQUIRER.net/ FAITH ARGOSINO) MANILA, Philippines — Fewer passengers arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal 3 in Pasay City on Holy Tuesday morning (April 15). As of 11 a.

m., the queues of passengers at travel tax and check-in counters were short, and there were enough seats in holding areas to accommodate the travelers. Earlier, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) Head Executive Assistant Manuel Jeffrey David said they expect around 550,000 travelers to show up at the country’s main gateway until Holy Wednesday (April 16).

However, according to MIAA’s latest data, only about 142,000 passengers were monitored in all Naia terminals on Holy Monday. This figure is lower than the 150,000 recorded on Palm Sunday. Immigration Deputy Spokesperson Melvin Mabulac said 55 officers are manning the counters in all terminals to process the passengers’ immigration papers.

He added that 48 immigration officers are on standby for peak hours — 3:30 a.m. to 7 a.

m. and 4 p.m.

to 7 p.m. — to handle the influx of people.

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