NAIA can withstand 7.6-magnitude earthquake – MIAA chief

By Azer N. Parrocha, Philippine News Agency MANILA, June 22  – Following the successful metro-wide quake drill on Wednesday, Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) general manager Jose Angel Honrado said that the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) terminals can withstand a 7.6-magnitude of earthquake. Honrado said that structural experts gave their assurance noting that needed terminal rehabilitation were completed for Terminals 1 and 3 in 2015 and 2013 respectively. Logo photo courtesy of Twitter   MIAA for its part, conducted its own earthquake exercises at the International Cargo Terminal (ICT) in coordination with cargo concessionaires, particularly PAL Cargo, FedEx, and PSI Cargo. The drill showcased evacuation and rescue operations involving mock victims trapped under debris and cargo following the scenario of a 7.2 magnitude earthquake affecting Metro Manila. Meanwhile, an evacuation drill was simultaneously conducted at the MIAA Administration Building. Honrado also guaranteed that airport personnel are always ready to [...]