Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 1) — Domestic and international flights to and from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Sunday were disrupted due to a power outage and technical issues in air traffic control, authorities reported.
In a joint press conference on Sunday evening, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is “very much aware” of the situation.
DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautisa said Marcos’ instruction was to immediately study and draft a proposal to create a back-up system.
The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said as of 4 p.m. on Sunday, a total of 282 flights were either delayed, cancelled or diverted to other regional airports, affecting around 56,000 passengers at the NAIA.
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