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:

  1. Puerto Princesa International Airport
  2. General Santos International Airport
  3. Zamboanga International Airport
  4. Davao International Airport
  5. Kalibo International Airport
  6. Laoag International Airport
  7. Iloilo International Airport
  8. Butuan Airport
  9. Laguindingan Airport
  10. Bacolod-Silay Airport
  11. Cotabato Airport
  12. Tacloban Airport
  13. Dipolog Airport
  14. Dumaguete Airport
  15. Legazpi Airport
  16. Naga Airport
  17. Pagadian Airport
  18. Roxas Airport
  19. San Jose Airport
  20. Bohol-Panglao International Airport
  21. Tuguegarao Airport
  22. Virac Airport
  23. Cauayan Airport
  24. 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

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