Heroes’ Lounge for soldiers, cops opened in 24 airports
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has opened Heroes’ Lounges in 24 airports exclusively for active and retired policemen, soldiers and their immediate families.
“The initiative was launched to show appreciation and gratitude to the country’s military men for their sacrifices towards peace and in defending and securing the nation,” the DOTr said in a statement.
“The Heroes’ Lounge was installed to accommodate travelling uniformed personnel (including those who have retired), Medal of Valor awardees, and their immediate families travelling with them,” the agency said.
The lounges have built-in WiFi, comfortable seats and relaxing interiors.
The following are the airports with a Heroes’ Lounge:
- Puerto Princesa International Airport
- General Santos International Airport
- Zamboanga International Airport
- Davao International Airport
- Kalibo International Airport
- Laoag International Airport
- Iloilo International Airport
- Butuan Airport
- Laguindingan Airport
- Bacolod-Silay Airport
- Cotabato Airport
- Tacloban Airport
- Dipolog Airport
- Dumaguete Airport
- Legazpi Airport
- Naga Airport
- Pagadian Airport
- Roxas Airport
- San Jose Airport
- Bohol-Panglao International Airport
- Tuguegarao Airport
- Virac Airport
- Cauayan Airport
- Ozamis Airport / gsg
Zamboanga International Airport. Photo from Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines
Zamboanga International Airport. Photo from Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines
Laoag International Airport. Photo from Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines
Laguindingan Airport. Photo from Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines
Butuan Airport. Photo from Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines
Butuan Airport. Photo from Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines
