Tag: NAIA

  • Two Filipina Women Saved from Human Trafficking at Manila Airport

    In a recent operation at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport’s Terminal 3, immigration officials in Manila intercepted and rescued two Filipina women who were victims of human trafficking. The incident occurred on January 27 as the women attempted to board a flight to Malaysia under the guise of being tourists. Mary Jane Hizon, head of…

  • San Miguel Corp. Initiates Major Cleanup to Combat Flooding at NAIA

    San Miguel Corp. (SMC), the operator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), has launched a significant cleanup campaign aimed at tackling the persistent flooding issues at the airport. The initiative, part of SMC’s ‘Better Rivers PH’ project, has successfully cleared 93,000 tons of silt and waste from the Parañaque River system as of January…

  • Bureau of Customs Intercepts Over PHP24 Million in Undeclared Cash at NAIA

    In a significant crackdown on financial crimes, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Pasay City apprehended two individuals carrying undeclared foreign currency totaling over PHP24 million. The arrests, which took place on January 22 and 23, 2025, involved a Filipino and a Japanese passenger, respectively, as announced by…

  • Two Chinese Nationals Detained at NAIA for Using Counterfeit Exit Documents

    In a recent crackdown at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City, two Chinese men were apprehended by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) for allegedly using fake exit clearances. The incident, which occurred last week, was disclosed by the BI on Monday, January 27, 2025. The arrested individuals, identified as Wang Changru,…

  • Rescue Operation at NAIA Saves Four from Human Trafficking

    In a significant operation at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City, four individuals were saved from the clutches of human trafficking, according to the Bureau of Immigration. The rescue took place on January 22 at Terminal 1, where the victims, aged between 28 and 43, were intercepted by the Immigration Protection and Border…

  • NAIA Security Seizes Over $273,000 in Undeclared Cash from Passenger

    In a significant security operation at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, authorities confiscated over USD273,905 in undeclared cash from a passenger heading to Hong Kong on January 22, 2025. The discovery was made by X-ray operator Yvonne Dujali during routine security checks at the baggage area, where she spotted an unusual image…

  • NAIA Security Catches Passenger with Over $273K in Undeclared Cash

    In a significant security operation at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, authorities discovered over USD273,905 in undeclared cash from a passenger heading to Hong Kong. The incident occurred on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, when X-ray operator Yvonne Dujali spotted an unusual image during routine baggage screening. The cash, amounting to more than…

  • Cebgo Shifts Siargao and Masbate Flights from Manila to Clark Starting March 30

    Cebgo, a subsidiary of Cebu Pacific, will relocate its flights to Siargao and Masbate from Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to Clark International Airport (CRK) starting March 30. This move aligns with a broader strategy by aviation authorities to shift turboprop operations away from NAIA to alleviate congestion and promote other airports. The decision…

  • Bureau of Immigration Rescues Alleged Mail-Order Bride at NAIA

    The Bureau of Immigration (BI) successfully intervened to save a 22-year-old woman suspected of being a victim of a mail-order bride scam at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The incident occurred on January 14, when the woman was about to board a flight to Shanghai, China, operated by Philippine Airlines. The BI’s Immigration Protection…

  • Bureau of Immigration Thwarts Mail-Order Bride Scheme at NAIA

    In a recent operation at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the Bureau of Immigration (BI) successfully intervened to prevent a young woman from falling victim to a mail-order bride scam. The 22-year-old was stopped by the BI’s Immigration Protection and Border Enforcement Section (I-PROBES) just before she was set to board a flight to…