The Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO / RICHARD A. REYES
MANILA, Philippines — The suspect who threw a molotov cocktail at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal 3 parking lot on September 23, is now facing attempted arson and alarm and scandal charges, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said on Monday.
MIAA identified the suspect as Renieldo Dela Peña Perez, a former taxi driver. He surrendered to airport authorities on September 28.
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On October 6, he already underwent inquest proceedings and is now detained at the Pasay City jail due to the criminal charges.
The suspect confessed to the crime when airport authorities questioned him.
“During questioning, he admitted that he was the one who threw the molotov cocktail device that he personally assembled using an energy drink bottle containing gasoline then dipped a cloth inside, ignited it and quickly threw it towards the direction of the parking lot,” the MIAA said in a statement.
Perez was also sighted and identified by Naia’s intelligence and surveillance operation near the exit of the Terminal 3 open parking area, where the incident took place.