QuestionsQuestions (MIAA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 5, S. 1992)
It is intended to promote the safety and general well-being of passengers and other airport users, by prohibiting smoking in specified airport areas.
Smoking is strictly prohibited at all passenger movement areas of the International and Domestic Passenger terminals of the NAIA Complex.
Smoking areas marked by prominent signs may be located at the Arrival and Departure lobbies, as well as inside airport restaurants.
The text does not define the term; it generally refers to areas where passengers move within the terminals. Students should note that the circular’s prohibition applies to those areas without providing a detailed definition.
A fine of ₱500.00 for every apprehension.
First offense: ₱500.00; second offense: ₱1,000.00; third offense: revocation of ID and/or access pass.
Additional administrative sanctions may be imposed upon MIAA employee-violators.
Yes. For passengers and visitors, the fine is ₱500.00 for every apprehension.
Yes. It specifies First, Second, and Third Offense penalties.
Revocation of the ID and/or access pass.
MIAA Police and the Philippine Marines airport contingent.
It took effect on September 1, 1992.
Guillermo G. Cunan(a)n, General Manager.
The circular establishes internal administrative rules and penalties enforceable within NAIA premises, showing how administrative regulations can impose fines and access restrictions to ensure compliance with safety policies.
Airport users must smoke only in clearly marked smoking areas located in the Arrival/Departure lobbies and inside airport restaurants, and must not smoke in passenger movement areas.
₱500.00 per apprehension; twice would result in ₱1,000.00 total.