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

LOOK: Naia Terminal 3 records fewer passengers than expected

By: - Reporter / @FArgosinoINQ
/ 11:50 AM April 15, 2025

Situation at Naia Terminal 3 in Pasay City as of 11 a.m. on Holy Tuesday, April 15, 2025. (Photo from INQUIRER.net/ FAITH ARGOSINO)

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., there were short queues at travel tax and check-in counters and enough seats in holding areas to accommodate the travelers.

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Earlier, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) Head Executive Assistant Manuel Jeffrey David said they expected around 550,000 travelers to show up at the country’s main gateway until Holy Wednesday (April 16).

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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.

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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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