NAIA Airport Police Ordered to Pack Up and Leave Their Terminal Offices — New Private Management Takes Over April 1

The countdown to NAIA's privatization is getting real. The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) has ordered all Airport Police Department (APD) personnel to vacate their offices inside NAIA Terminals 1, 2, and 3 and relocate to APD Headquarters near Terminal 2. The directive, signed by MIAA General Manager Eric Jose Ines on February 23, is part of the operational handover to the New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC).

The transition to private management takes effect on April 1, 2026. The spaces currently occupied by MIAA police units will be turned over to the private consortium to streamline terminal management. It's a tangible sign that the country's main gateway is about to undergo a major operational overhaul.

But don't worry — APD personnel aren't disappearing. They'll continue performing patrols, investigations, and traffic management inside the terminals. Temporary makeshift offices will be set up within the terminals specifically for lodging reports and receiving complaints from passengers. Hindi naman mawawala ang pulis sa airport.

The memorandum also requires all lockers, furniture, records, and office equipment to be pulled out and transferred to APD Headquarters. It's a wholesale move — not just people, but their entire operational setup. The APD was established as part of MIAA, which was created by Executive Order 778 signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. back in 1982.

For frequent NAIA travelers, the April 1 transition date is worth marking on your calendar. The hope is that private management under NNIC will bring the upgrades, efficiency, and customer service improvements that NAIA has desperately needed for years. Whether the new operators deliver remains to be seen — pero at least the gears are turning.

Source: The Manila Times