Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 7096)
The official title is 'Charter of the Manila International Airport Authority.'
The main purpose is to provide standards of airport accommodation and service comparable with the best airports in the world and to ensure financially viable operations through a separate and autonomous body.
The Manila International Airport Authority is attached to the Ministry of Transportation & Communications.
The new Manila International Airport, including the Manila Domestic Airport, and such other airports as may be constructed and administered by the Authority in the future.
The Board is composed of seven members: the Minister of Transportation and Communications as Chairman, the General Manager of the Authority as Vice-Chairman, and five ex officio members which include the Minister of Finance, Minister of Tourism, Presidential Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff-Armed Forces of the Philippines, and the Commissioner of Immigration and Deportation.
The Authority can acquire, purchase, own, administer, lease, mortgage, sell, or otherwise dispose of any land, building, airport facility, or property, whether movable or immovable.
Yes, it has the power to levy and collect dues, charges, fees, or assessments for the use of airport premises, facilities, or services, subject to approval by the Minister of Transportation & Communications in consultation with the Minister of Finance.
The Authority can exercise police powers necessary within its premises including maintaining security of passengers, cargo, aircraft, equipment, regulating entry and movement within the airport, maintaining peace and order, supervising private security agencies, and enforcing its rules and regulations.
The authorized capital to be contributed by the National Government is Ten Billion Pesos (₱10,000,000,000.00).
Yes, the Authority and its officials and employees are subject to the Civil Service law and its rules and regulations.
Yes, it can borrow funds from local or international sources with the approval of the President after consultation with the Central Bank and Minister of Finance, subject to certain conditions including that total indebtedness shall not exceed the net worth of the Authority.
Yes, it is exempt from corporate income taxes and realty taxes imposed by the National Government or its political subdivisions, except that such exemptions do not extend to its subsidiaries.
All existing public airport facilities, assets, rights, and privileges belonging to the Bureau of Air Transportation related to airport operations are transferred to the Authority, subject to terms agreed upon between the Authority and the Bureau.
Ongoing projects related to airport facilities continue under the agencies involved until completion and are then transferred to the Authority; disputes on transfer are submitted to the President for final decision.
The General Manager is the Chief Executive Officer responsible for managing, operating, and administering the Authority, ensuring international standards of service and financial stability, and carrying out directives of the Board.