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THE MANILA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY IN YEAR 2000

Manila, Feb. 23, 1998 - "By the turn of the century, I see the MIAA already a world-class organization. That is, if men and women are all vision-driven, fully dedicated to building and operating world-class airports as a pillar of the country's development. Things at MIAA cannot be realized by only one man but by a team of committed and dedicated people." General Manager Francisco E. Atayde

The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) has soared the skies through year 1997 as the economy of the Philippines and the peace in Mindanao showed promised successes.

Now known as the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), travellers are welcomed by world-class passenger terminals, spacious lobbies, efficient and corteous immigration and customs people and comfortable lounges. Not so much anymore are the old bedlam of people coming from all sides of the fence, corrupt customs officials and notorious con artists.

Improvements sown are increased and faster passenger and cargo services, security is now conlcuded by the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) as at par with the highest standards set by the Internatinal Civil Aviation Org (ICAO), aircraft parking and taxiways have been enlarged and enhanced, rest rooms are comparableto five-star hotels standards, and it has hit the target of P1-billion in net income in 1996.

For 1997: Gen Manager Atayde said, "The plan is to halt the tendency to backslide (to complacency) after so much has been accomplished. We cannot afford to just sit down and see our efforts go down the drain. What we have to do is maintain the pace of change."

He said further, "NIAA is a well-managed airport showing a lot of promise of being at par with the world's best..and that the MIAA is an organization of men and women who can deliver."

So, for 1998 and beyond: Challenge No 1 is to finish all ongoing and pipeline projects ahead of schedule of the new domestic and international airports. No 2 is
to realize a total improvement of the airport in all areas and concerns. No 3 is to be a role model in partnering with the private sector. No 4 is to elevate into an "actionable" program the vision of the new MIAA. No 5 is for all MIAA personnel to strive for both quality and economy in everyday work. No 6 is to uphold a spartan work ethic and personally internalize the triple attitudes of dedication, determination adn discipline.

Where does MIAA go from here? "By the year 2000, I see the Ninoy Aquino International Airport already a world-class airport--in all respects." Francisco Atayde.

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