MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday led the launch of the new facilities at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, and expressed elation at how the gateway now really looked and felt like “a true airport.” Marcos noted that the inauguration of the new immigration e-gates, All-Filipino Food Hall and Mezzanine Food Hall, and Dignitaries Lounge was a big leap toward the administration’s goal of transforming the country’s primary gateway into a more comfortable, efficient, people-centered, and globally-competitive airport. “This is not just a matter of infrastructure. It is a matter of caring—of understanding the fatigue, fear, and longing of every Filipino and visitor who comes to our country,” he said in Filipino. The chief executive cited notable improvements to NAIA among them the strengthened airside operations; improved seating, cooling systems, restrooms, and Wi-Fi, restoration of old equipment, enhanced baggage handling, and introduction of new mobility options. These milestones, forged in partnership with the New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) headed by tycoon Ramon Ang, have significantly enhanced travel experience, he noted. “All these improvements will benefit all travelers, including families with children and the elderly and of course, these changes were designed with our OFWs in mind,” Marcos said. “May these efforts inspire deeper collaboration among stakeholder, stronger institutions across all sectors, and developments that place people at the center of governance,” he added. Meanwhile, accompanied by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, the President met returning OFWs, including Rhodora Alcaraz Tuñacao from Hong Kong who was injured in the recent apartment complex fire in Tai Po district while shielding an infant under her care. Marcos lauded Tuñacao’s bravery, just like all other migrant Filipino workers who made the sacrifice to be away from their loved ones to give them better lives.