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PNoy apologizes for NAIA air conditioning problem, blames govt procurement system
By KIMBERLY JANE TAN, GMA News
(Updated 6:11 p.m.) President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday apologized for the air conditioning problem at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1, blaming the matter on the government's procurement system.
"Humihingi tayo ng paumanhin at pasensiya pero talagang sa higpit ng mga patakaran sa gobyerno... hindi ka naman puwedeng umorder ngayon at deliver within 30 days," Aquino said during an interview with reporters at the North Port Passenger Terminal Complex in Manila.
He explained that the contract to supply new air conditioners for the 30-year-old Terminal 1 was awarded in November last year but the air conditioners will only be delivered in August this year.
"Ngayon pinapatanong ko bakit ganoon katagal? Alam ninyo sa gobyerno, pag meron kang gustong bilin, normally apat na buwan mula sa inorder mo hanggang mai-deliver pero inaabot ng siyam na buwan," he said.
"Custom-made ba itong mga aircon na ito, hindi off-the-shelf? Hinihintay ko iyong feedback noong umabot nga sa atin iyong problema doon sa T1," he added.
DOTC apologizes, too
Also on Wednesday, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) issued its own apology for the problems of congestion and heat at NAIA-1, which was once tagged the world's worst airport.
“We sincerely apologize to the public for the warm temperature at NAIA Terminal 1. We understand how inconvenient it is to endure these conditions inside the airport’s facilities, especially during this peak season,” Transportation Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya said.
Abaya said the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) shut off some air handling units to prevent dust and particles from being sucked into the air conditioning system.
But Abaya added the warm temperature in NAIA1 is due to an ongoing P1.3-billion rehabilitation work at the airport, where a safety net covers the departure hall’s ceiling.
Construction work started in January and may be completed in January 2015, for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit hosted by the Philippines. — with Joel Locsin/RSJ, GMA News
"Humihingi tayo ng paumanhin at pasensiya pero talagang sa higpit ng mga patakaran sa gobyerno... hindi ka naman puwedeng umorder ngayon at deliver within 30 days," Aquino said during an interview with reporters at the North Port Passenger Terminal Complex in Manila.
He explained that the contract to supply new air conditioners for the 30-year-old Terminal 1 was awarded in November last year but the air conditioners will only be delivered in August this year.
"Ngayon pinapatanong ko bakit ganoon katagal? Alam ninyo sa gobyerno, pag meron kang gustong bilin, normally apat na buwan mula sa inorder mo hanggang mai-deliver pero inaabot ng siyam na buwan," he said.
"Custom-made ba itong mga aircon na ito, hindi off-the-shelf? Hinihintay ko iyong feedback noong umabot nga sa atin iyong problema doon sa T1," he added.
DOTC apologizes, too
Also on Wednesday, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) issued its own apology for the problems of congestion and heat at NAIA-1, which was once tagged the world's worst airport.
“We sincerely apologize to the public for the warm temperature at NAIA Terminal 1. We understand how inconvenient it is to endure these conditions inside the airport’s facilities, especially during this peak season,” Transportation Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya said.
Abaya said the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) shut off some air handling units to prevent dust and particles from being sucked into the air conditioning system.
But Abaya added the warm temperature in NAIA1 is due to an ongoing P1.3-billion rehabilitation work at the airport, where a safety net covers the departure hall’s ceiling.
Construction work started in January and may be completed in January 2015, for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit hosted by the Philippines. — with Joel Locsin/RSJ, GMA News
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