The Manila Times
MANILA, Philippines — At least seven people were injured after a portion of the ceiling at the recently opened Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 arrival extension collapsed on Friday. The extension, which opened on Feb. 8, 2026, to improve passenger flow, has been partially cordoned off for structural assessment. Airport authorities, including the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), are working with the private operator, New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC), to assess the situation and implement safety measures. Terminal 1 remained normal following the incident. "Medical team, airport security personnel, and the PNP Aviation Security Group responded at once, secured the area, and assisted those affected," NNIC said. It added that NNIC's engineering team "has since inspected the surrounding section and confirmed that it is safe for normal operations." NNIC said that an investigation was ongoing to determine the cause of the incident and was working closely with authorities to determine the necessary action based on the findings. The arrival extension area was part of recent efforts to decongest the main terminal by relocating services such as car rentals and taxis. The incident adds to a history of ceiling-related failures at NAIA over the last two decades. On July 15, 2020, 100 square meters of gypsum board collapsed at Terminal 3 food hall. There were no injuries. On Jan. 28, 2016, a restaurant ceiling facade in Terminal 3's pre-departure area fell, slightly injuring a foreign passenger. On May 17, 2011, a concrete ceiling plaster caved in at the Terminal 1 baggage area, injuring two personnel. On Sept. 10, 2008, a portion of the Terminal 3 baggage claim ceiling fell. On March 27, 2006, just days before a scheduled opening, a 100-square-meter section of Terminal 3 arrival area collapsed.
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