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  Ninoy Aquino International Airport - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport or NAIA (IATA: MNL, ICAO: RPLL) is the international airport that serves Manila, in the Philippines, and its surrounding metropolitan area.
The airport is managed by the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), a branch of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC).
It is planned that when the airport reaches full capacity in 2015 as predicted, all of its international, domestic and cargo operations will move to the much bigger, state-of-the-art Diosdado Macapagal International Airport in Pampanga.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Manila_International_Airport   (1567 words)

  
 History of the Philippines - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Manila became the center of Spanish civil, military, religious, and commercial activity in the islands.
Since Spain and the U.S. ignored the Filipino representative, Felipe Agoncillo, during their negotiations in the Treaty of Paris, the Battle of Manila between Spain and the U.S. was perceived by some to be an attempt to exclude the Filipinos from the eventual occupation of Manila.
Manila, declared an open city to prevent its destruction, was occupied by the Japanese on January 2, 1942.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/History_of_the_Philippines   (6318 words)

  
 International Flight Information Manual (Philippines)
International airports of entry and departure where all formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are carried out, and which are open to scheduled and nonscheduled flights.
International airports of entry and departure at which the formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are made available on a restricted basis, to flights with prior approval only.
International airports specified in the flight plan to which a flight may proceed when it becomes inadvisable to land at the airport of intended landing.
www.faa.gov /ats/aat/ifim/ifimphai.htm   (612 words)

  
 Manila Travel Guide and Manila Travel Information - TravelPuppy.com
Manila straddles the delta of the Pasig River, a navigable stream that connects the freshwater lake of Laguna de Bay with the large natural harbour of Manila Bay and the South China Sea.
Manila is hot and humid year round, though the climate is tempered by the sea breezes.
Manila Bay was a magnet for maritime traders in the past due to its strategic location between the Old World’s silk and spices on the one side and the New World’s silver on the other.
travelpuppy.com /philippines/manila/index.htm   (561 words)

  
 Manila
Manila was a beautiful city prior to the war, the pearl of the orient.
The hotel was the scene of room-to-room fighting during the battle for Manila in February 1945 and burned by the Japanese during the fighting by accident.
The church was built originally on this spot in the sixteenth century by the Augustinians, during the latter part of the 16th century to accommodate the Christian baptized Chinese and is one of the oldest churches in Manila outside of Intramuros.
www.pacificwrecks.com /provinces/philippines_manila.html   (1654 words)

  
 Philippines Seizes Disputed Airport Terminal
The dispute over the state-of-the-art terminal at Manila's international airport, which has stood idle for two years, has been the most high profile example of the perils faced by foreign investors doing business in the corruption-prone country.
Manila has rejected its request for USD$425 million in compensation as too high and has threatened to bring criminal charges against the firm for offering bribes and breaking foreign-ownership laws.
Government officials had voiced concern that the airport's facilities were deteriorating as it stood idle in the tropical heat and subject to the ravages of insects.
news.airwise.com /stories/2004/12/1103625119.html   (568 words)

  
 The Manila Times Internet Edition | OPINION > The airport’s  balancing act
Airports were more accessible, friendlier, less intimidating then.
Airport security procedures are constantly upgraded, but as terrorist deterrence improves, passenger convenience is compromised.
Before exasperated passengers start lynching airport personnel, they should be made to understand that the new system was not implemented on the whim of the airport’s management, the Manila International Airport Authority.
www.manilatimes.net /national/2006/jan/16/yehey/opinion/20060116opi1.html   (675 words)

  
 Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport Guide - Manila
There is unfortunately no left-luggage department in the airport, but trolleys however are available for free and there is also a free of charge porter service available upon request.
The airport has two duty-free shops which are located on the North Wing of the Departure's Level and on the North Wing of the Arrivals Level.
The airport was originally built as a US Force Base and was turned over to the Philippine government in 1948.
www.travel-library.com /airports/asia/philippines/manila/manila_ninoy_aquino_international_airport.html   (585 words)

  
 Air Transportation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
This government agency is in charge of operating and maintaining the airport facilities in the Mactan International Airport, now the premier gateway to the Central Visayas from all points of the country and around the world.
As with the Manila International Airport Authority, the MCIAA is responsible for keeping the Mactan airport in tip-top shape to ensure its competitiveness as a trade and tourist gateway to the Visayas island group.
The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) once operated as a mere division of the Bureau of Air Transportation until rapid changes in air traffic in the country's premier airport required changes in its structure and functions.
www.dotc.gov.ph /actioncenter/agency/airtransport.htm   (676 words)

  
 Budget Traveller's Guide to Sleeping in the Manila airport
NAIA is the old airport in Manila used for both domestic and Int'l flights since the other semi new airport Centinnial is used only by Phil Airlines flights.
You have to wait outside the domestic airport on wood benches which are impossible to sleep on, due to their hardness and also the noise in this area.
International - "The transit lounge at the international airport in manila, the Philippines is a great place to spend the night--carpets, comfy chairs, even mtv if you are into that.
www.sleepinginairports.net /asia/manila.htm   (4558 words)

  
 Worldroom Forums - Asia's worst airport   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Manila's international airport is certinaly the worst I've had to pass through in recent years.
I agree even Cebu's airport is better than the one in Manila, as is the airport in Subic Bay.
I haven't been to Manila in three years and last March I was excited at the prospect of seeing the new centenial airport.
www.worldroom.com /discussion_forum/showthread.php?threadid=163&pagenumber=3   (230 words)

  
 The Manila Times Internet Edition | TOP STORIES > Bigger Clark  airport  planned   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
At a roundtable with The Manila Times Wednesday, Alfonso Cusi, MIAA general manager, said he is waiting for regulations in carrying out Executive Order 341, issued by President Arroyo in August 2004 and giving the MIAA direct supervision and control of seven additional international airports in the country.
The MIAA can also direct any of the officials of the international airports to perform their duties or retrain the commission of acts; and review, approve, reverse or modify acts and decisions of the governing board, officials or units of all the international airports.
He said the NAIA and the Mactan-Cebu International Airport are the only earning international airports in the country.
www.manilatimes.net /national/2005/jun/09/yehey/top_stories/20050609top3.html   (357 words)

  
 CNN.com - Manila emergency landing drama - September 5, 2002
MANILA, Philippines -- A turboprop plane carrying 49 heading to a resort island has crashed at Manila International Airport,.
The 45 passengers, including at least 23 South Koreans and three Caucasians, were mostly unhurt except for a baby girl who had bruised her face, officials and witnesses said.
While the plane was approaching Manila, airport officials stopped about a dozen other international and domestic flights then circling over the city, from landing to clear the way for the disabled aircraft, Air Transportation Office chief Edilberto Yap said.
edition.cnn.com /2002/WORLD/asiapcf/southeast/09/05/philippines.crash.plane   (276 words)

  
 Manila City: Dusit Hotel Nikko in Manila Philippines
The cosmopolitan capital of the Phillipines, Manila is a city with much to see, and the Dusit Hotel Nikko places you right in the heart of the action.
Manila appeals to both business executives and leisure tourists as it has all the benefits of a big city as well a selection of distinctive and fascinating places to visit.
This Manila hotel is also within close proximity of the Coconut Palace, a palace unsurprisingly built of coconut that was built for the Pope's visit to Manila in 1978 and houses a beautiful orchidarium and butterfly garden.
manila.dusit.com /z845/location.html   (305 words)

  
 Sun.Star Network Online - RP tightens airport security amid terror threats
MANILA -- Airport security has been ordered tightened amid intelligence reports that Manila's international airport might be the next target of terrorist groups, Transportation Secretary Leandro Mendoza said Saturday.
According to the intelligence reports from local and foreign security agencies, the airports, particularly the Manila international airport, had been under surveillance by suspected terrorist groups.
Mendoza did not say who was threatening the airports but remarked that the warning came after the bomb blast outside a luxury hotel in Jakarta on August 5 that killed at least 10 people.
www.sunstar.com.ph /static/net/2003/08/10/rp.tightens.airport.security.amid.terror.threats.html   (460 words)

  
 Manila Airport Information
To ease congestion at the airport, a new terminal, called NAIA-II was constructed, and started operating in August last year.
Located east of the "old" NAIA, and standing on what used to be the Manila International Airport, the spacious 3-storey NAIA-II is made largely of glass and steel.
Philippine Airlines has exclusive use of the new airport’s domestic and international terminals under a deal forged with the Manila International Airport Authority.
www.worldroom.com /pages/wrnph/get_arnd/ph_airport.phtml   (539 words)

  
 Manila Airport Arrivals Information, Philippines
Outside the airport there can be hoards of people and you are often approached by someone with some dubious story.
To miss this experience, organize your taxi before you leave the airport at one of the taxi stands, for not too exorbitant a price and go directly to the Taxi stand with your taxi ticket and avoid being hassled.
Follow this and Manila Airport almost becomes a pleasant experience.
website.lineone.net /~philwpagestl/philippines/manila.htm   (220 words)

  
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There is also an international airport in Cebu (located on another island in the Visayas chain,) and a much smaller international airport recently opened in Davao City, located in the southern most island of Mindanao, about 1,000 kilometers south of Manila.
Hiring a taxi at the airport may or may not be cheaper than having the hotel arrange to pick you up, but none the less it is one of my pet peeves about airport taxi's in the Philippines, as I dislike paying over the odds at any time and place.
For longer stays in the Metro Manila area, you'd be wise to try an apartelle, which is an apartment/hotel type room with a kitchen for self catering, etc..
www.tagaytay.com /travel.htm   (2240 words)

  
 Sun.Star Manila - New Manila airport declared 'stable'
Ermita said government has also hired an international firm that would determine the value of the airport so that government would be able to pay the Philippine International Air Terminals Co. (Piatco).
However, Palace and airport officials refused to call it a "soft opening" but preferred to refer to it as "roll-out test." Palace officials have admitted that the opening of the airport may jeopardize government's case in the international courts because the case is based on the premise that the facility is unfit for operation.
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Bayani Fernando said the existing traffic flow is inefficient due to sidewalk friction in the Manlunas area brought about by the development of the Megaworld Complex.
www.sunstar.com.ph /static/man/2006/03/24/news/new.manila.airport.declared.stable..html   (550 words)

  
 Manila Airport Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
From Europe there are a number of airlines serving Manila including Air France, KLM www.klm.com.ph Swissair and Lufthansa www.lufthansa-philippines.com.
A good driver will be skilled on various routes to take to get you to the airport and will generally have a feeling as to what time you should leave for the airport.
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is eight miles (12 kilometres) south of Manila.
www.moveandstay.com /manila/guide_airport_info.asp   (1608 words)

  
 Philippine Bombing Suspects Arrested - CBS News
More than 120 people were wounded in the five bomb explosions in a crowded elevated train, a bus terminal, a warehouse at the Manila international airport, a park near the United States embassy and outside a luxury hotel.
Manila radio station dzMM said 17 were rounded up in the raid by military intelligence agents.
Images of horribly wounded amputees and burn victims are rallying ordinary Filipinos who, amid warnings of new violence, are pitching in to ease the suffering of some of the victims.
www.cbsnews.com /stories/2001/01/03/world/printable261361.shtml   (753 words)

  
 The Sixth International Symposium on Parallel Architectures, Algorithms, and Networks
International Symposium on Parallel Architectures, Algorithms, and Networks) will be held on May 22-24, 2002 at the Ateneo Professional Schools, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Rockwell Center in Makati City is approximately 30 minutes from the Manila International Airport (or Ninoy Aquino International Airport).
Airport transfer to and from the hotel and airport may be arranged.
www.math.admu.edu.ph /~raf/ispan/message.html   (434 words)

  
 The Sixth International Symposium on Parallel Architectures, Algorithms, and Networks
Makati City is in the South of Manila, and in the North of the International Airport.
Rockwell Center in Makati City is approximately less than one hour from the Manila International Airport (or Ninoy Aquino International Airport).
The fee is USD 15 (or PhP 800) from the airport to the hotel for a car service and USD 10 (or PhP 500) from the hotel to the airport.
www.math.admu.edu.ph /~raf/ispan/hotels.html   (455 words)

  
 :: Welcome to Manila Bulletin Online ::
By RONNIEL C. Top officials of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) commended yesterday an airport employee for returning a lost shoulder bag containing cash and valuables left behind by former Transportation and Communications Secretary Nicomedes Prado in a baggage conveyor at the arrival area of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Alfonso G. Cusi identified the employee as Jose Bienvenido Rodrigo, a casual personnel manning the baggage carousel.
Prado, who is the chairman and chief executive officer of KIFIL International Inc., believed that giving Rodrigo due recognition will surely serve as a shining example to other public servants that honesty is still the best policy.
www.mb.com.ph /issues/2004/12/21/MTNN2004122124917.html   (361 words)

  
 Airport Siege Short-Lived but Stability Worries Linger
MANILA, 9 November 2003 — Authorities yesterday said the short-lived take-over of the control tower at Manila’s international airport Friday midnight was an isolated incident but the siege had revived fears of political instability.
Villaruel and navy lieutenant Ricardo Catchillar seized the control tower of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport at midnight over complaints of corruption in the government and the military.
Security and airport officials said the SWAT team had to storm the tower at Ninoy Aquino International Airport because there was a flight from the United States due before dawn.
www.arabnews.com /?page=4§ion=0&article=34850&d=9&m=11&y=2003   (868 words)

  
 Manila Airport Hotels - Hotels Near Manila Airport
As the management of the country's premier airport, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) terminals, we will be providing the information you need for your convenience and guidance during your stay at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
First time travelers can be guided about procedures and requirements in air travel, airport guide, maps, flight information, helpful tips for first-time travelers, shops, contact numbers and location of offices at NAIA.
News and information updates, events and promotions will also be provided, aside from the basic information about transaction prerequisites of the MIA Authority, bidding announcements, et al.
www.airportstay.com /manila.html   (140 words)

  
 RP CUTS LANDING FEES FOR INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Manila, April 14, 2003 -- The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), has announced a 15 per cent discount on landing fees for international carriers wishing to berth at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
MIAA General Manager Edgardo Manda said the 15 per cent was approved during a meeting recently with aviation and tourism officials held at the Department of Tourism (DOT).
Earlier, an organization representing several international airlines had requested the Philippine government's permission for overnight berthing rights before its planes fly back to Hong Kong so as to avoid contamination of a deadly virus-- the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) -- sweeping the former British colony.
www.newsflash.org /2003/04/tl/tl012014.htm   (351 words)

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