Solons want thorough probe on faulty bollards at Naia

Solons want thorough probe on faulty bollards at Naia

MANILA, Philippines — At least two lawmakers have already called for a comprehensive investigation of the bollards at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia), after they failed to stop a wayward car last Sunday leading to the death of two individuals. Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong and Gabriela party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas separately urged the government to determine why the bollards were quickly uprooted and destroyed after a Ford …

NAIA bollards not deep enough? Marcos orders probe

Bollards that weren’t buried deep enough contributed to the car crash incident on Sunday at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), according to the Manila International Airport Authority.

Driver involved in NAIA accident charged

MANILA, Philippines — The driver of the Ford Everest involved in a vehicular incident at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 on Sunday was charged before the Pasay City Prosecutor's Office, the Aviation Security Group (AVSEGROUP) of the Philippine National Police said on Monday. Aviation police said that a case of reckless imprudence resulting in two counts of homicide, multiple injuries, and damage to property was filed aga…

Marcos orders probe into NAIA bollards installed under previous admin

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered an investigation into the allegedly defective bollards installed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 during the Duterte administration, following a tragic car crash that claimed the lives of two individuals, including a five-year-old child. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed that the president has tasked Transportation Secretary …

House Assistant Minority Leader and Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas insisted that no one should be held responsible for the tragedy that occurred at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) terminal 1 departure area where two people died and many were injured. Brosas, therefore, demanded a thorough investigation into the incident where an SUV plowed into people in the aforementioned part of the airport. Brosas stressed that some deat…

Marcos orders probe on Duterte-era NAIA bollards after deadly crash

By Darryl John Esguerra (PNA file photo) MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered an immediate investigation into the installation and procurement of bollards or vehicle barriers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1, following a tragic incident that killed two people. In a press briefing at Malacañang on Tuesday, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro confirmed that the bollards, which failed to stop an SUV that ram…