Actress Bianca Umali has called on the management of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 to install temporary chairs for passengers waiting for their flights during the terminal’s ongoing rehabilitation.
In an Instagram Story posted on Sunday, October 19, Umali shared photos of several travelers sitting on the floor inside the terminal, noting the lack of available seating.
“With all due respect po, we understand that our airports are currently under construction — as you’ve said, ‘we are building a better NAIA for you,’” she wrote. “Dahil dito, naiintindihan po namin na maraming kagamitan at upuan ang pansamantalang inalis upang magbigay-daan sa mas maayos na konstruksyon.”
The actress acknowledged the renovation efforts but stressed the need to provide at least temporary seating options. “Kung maaari po sana ay makapaglagay man lang ng mga temporary chairs o kahit simpleng upuan para sa mga pasaherong naghihintay ng kanilang flights,” she added, pointing out that the lack of chairs affects mothers, elderly passengers, and children in particular.
“Para naman po sana, kahit sa gitna ng pagbabago, ay hindi na po nila kailangang umupo sa sahig habang naghihintay,” Umali said.
NAIA Terminal 3 is currently undergoing major rehabilitation under a public-private partnership modernization project signed in 2024.
