BINAY STRESSES PRIORITY ON NAIA REHABILITATION OVER NAME CHANGE

By Liza Soriano

MANILA — Senator Nancy Binay emphasized the importance of prioritizing the rehabilitation of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) over discussions about renaming it.

“Perhaps before we delve into changing the name, let’s focus on improving NAIA. The recent award is a first step, and hopefully, within a year, we will see significant improvements in our airport,” Binay remarked.

“In my opinion, the issue of renaming is not timely, and we shouldn’t waste time on such changes,” she added.

Binay also cautioned against the international implications of a name change, citing potential confusion among tourists.

“Our tourists may become confused again because the airport’s name keeps changing,” she noted.

The lawmaker also refuted the notion that NAIA was hastily named after the late Sen. Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. during former President Corazon Aquino’s administration.

“Regarding such name changes, the National Historical Commission has its process. It underwent due process before the name was changed to Ninoy Aquino International Airport,” the senator explained.

(el Amigo/MNM)