NNIC, MAGLULUNSAD NG BIOMETRIC IMMIGRATION E-GATES, BAGONG FOOD HALLS SA NAIA T3

ILULUNSAD ng New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) ang bagong passenger facilities at systems sa Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, kabilang ang biometric Immigration e-Gates. All-Filipino Tambayan Food Hall, Mezzanine Food Hall at bagong Dignitaries Lounge, bilang bahagi ng patuloy na ugrades sa lahat ng paliparan sa bansa.

Umabot sa 78 biometric Immigration e-Gates ang ipinakalat sa mga NAIA terminals sa ilalim ng phased rollout, kung saan operational na ang systems sa Terminals 1 at 3, kung saan naroon ang international flights.

“Delivered and funded by NNIC as part of its airport modernization program, the rollout allows new technology to be implemented more quickly at the country’s main gateway. The system enables eligible passengers to complete immigration clearance in about 20 seconds, helping ease congestion during peak travel periods. It uses biometric identity verification and document authentication to streamline processing while meeting the security requirements of border authorities,” ani NNIC general manager Lito Alvarez.

Ayon pa kay Alvarez, “the platform is powered by Amadeus, a global travel technology company that provides advanced solutions to airports, airlines, and border authorities worldwide, supporting secure and seamless passenger processing across major international hubs.”

Sinabi ni Alvarez na ang NNIC ay magbubukas din ng dalawang bagong food halls sa Terminal 3, upang dagdagan ang dining capacity at mapagpipilian ng mga pasahero.

“The All-Filipino Food Hall, calledTambayan — a Filipino word for a place where people naturally gather — is a 6,200-square-meter dining space that can welcome up to 2,000 guests. It features 17 homegrown brands, showcasing regional flavors and local products from across the Philippines. The concept allows travelers to experience Filipino cuisine at the airport, whether as a first introduction upon arrival or a final stop before departure,” aniya.

Ang Mezzanine Food Hall na may kabuuang 6,801 square meters, ay kayang mag-accommodate ng hanggang 600 guests at may 22 stand-alone restaurants at cafés, gayundin ng mas malawak na dami ng quality dining options.

“Together, the two food halls reflect NNIC’s efforts to improve comfort and choice for passengers, and to make dining a more integral part of the Terminal 3 experience,” dagdag pa ni Alvarez.

Aniya, magbubukas din ang NNIC ng Dignitaries Lounge asaTerminal 3, isang 200-square-meter facility na maaring tumanggap ng 61 distinguished guests. Ang nasabing lounge umano ay makapagbibigay ng ‘more appropriate and welcoming setting for official engagements, reflecting Filipino hospitality while supporting NAIA’s role as the country’s primary international gateway.’

Samantala, ipinagmalaki ni NNIC President Ramon S. Ang ang nakatakdang pagbubukas ng bagong Food Village (airside) sa Terminal 3, kung saan palalawakin ang dining options para sa departing passengers paglagpas ng security clearance.

“It will feature a mix of well-known local and international brands, including Bebang Halo-Halo, The Cozy Kitchen, Lechon Diva, Bo’s Coffee, Mamak, Pho Hoa, Aristocrat, Cinnabon, Potato Corner, among others. Additional outlets will open progressively as preparations are completed. Similar passenger facilities and system improvements are also being developed in other terminals to improve operational flow and consistency across the airport,” ani Ang.

Ayon pa kay Ang, “This shows how this partnership with the government is delivering improvements that the public can actually see and feel. As we enter the new year, we look forward to continuing this work and building on what is already in place.”

“The NAIA public-private partnership has generated over P57 billion in NNIC remittances to the government to date, supporting other public priorities. More upgrades are expected to be rolled out by the private operator in the coming months as work continues across the country’s primary gateway,” pagtitiyak pa ni Ang. (JERRY S. TAN)