NEW NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) will officially launch new passenger facilities and systems at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, including the biometric Immigration e-Gates, the All-Filipino Tambayan Food Hall, the Mezzanine Food Hall, and a new Dignitaries Lounge, as part of the continuing upgrades being implemented across the airport.
A total of 78 biometric Immigration e-Gates are being deployed across NAIA under a phased rollout, with systems already operational at Terminals 1 and 3, where international flights operate. 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.
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.
NNIC will also open two new food halls at Terminal 3, significantly increasing dining capacity and choice for passengers. The All-Filipino Food Hall, called Tambayan — 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.
The Mezzanine Food Hall, which spans 6,801 square meters, accommodates up to 600 guests and offers 22 stand-alone restaurants and cafés, providing a broader mix of 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.
NNIC will also inaugurate the Dignitaries Lounge at Terminal 3, a 200-square-meter facility designed to accommodate up to 61 distinguished guests. The lounge is intended to provide a more appropriate and welcoming setting for official engagements, reflecting Filipino hospitality while supporting NAIA’s role as the country’s primary international gateway.
Meanwhile, NNIC is preparing to open a new Food Village (airside) at Terminal 3, which will expand dining options for departing passengers after 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.
“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,” NNIC President Ramon S. Ang said.
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.
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