Romance in NAIA for only P5,096

While the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) was once named one of the worst airports in the world, Manila’s infamous airport may have found a completely different and redeeming reputation. Some see NAIA in such a gruesome description, but some couples actually find it a romantic place to profess their love in.

NAIA has been receiving many requests for wedding and prenuptial shoots with at least two to four inquiries and requests in a month. Ayra Noveno, public relations assistant of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) media affairs division explains that the airport is fast becoming a top venue for taking engagement shoots and wedding proposals.

Jun Raymundo, 30 is but one of the many men who carried out an elaborate wedding proposal in the NAIA Airport to his girlfriend, Mutya Araja, 28. Raymundo, a porter at the NAIA Terminal 1 asked his friends and neighbors to wear t-shirts that spelled out the words, “I love you, Mutya”. The proposal was also accompanied by the grandest gesture of a big streamer saying “Mutya Araja, will you marry me?”

Video of Jun's Proposal to Mutya in NAIA

MIAA charges a minimal fee of P5,096 for the use of the venue. Novena explains that this minimal fee includes two hours of filming for the use of the venue and security passes for all those involved in the proposal or photo shoot.

Connie Bungag, head of the MIAA public affairs office, explains that the airport is something that probably reminds couples of where it all started. Some consider having their romantic moments here because this where they work, as with many cases with flight attendants. For some, however, the airport is a symbol for the couples’ love for travel.

Bungag added that more couples request to use the more controversial yet spacious and better-equipped Terminal 3 for their prenuptial shoots. But apart from engagement shoots and marriage proposals, the NAIA terminals are also used for on-location filming.

The international spy thriller movie "The Bourse Legacy” which shot many scenes in Manila’s most populated areas, also shot a few scenes at the NAIA Terminal 3. Local TV shows and movies, music videos and advertisements also use the airport for various shootings.

Bungag further explains that such requests are still subject to evaluation and assessment by the MIAA management. There are also guidelines to be implemented when such requires are granted. For example, these activities must only be allowed in non-operating areas inside the terminal as to not affect normal airport operations or inconvenience passengers.

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Kasal.com thanks the following source for this article:

Santos, Tina. G. “Romancing Naia at P5,096 a pop.” Inquirer News. Posted on June 24, 2012. Retrieved June 29, 2012 from http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/217595/romancing-naia-at-p5096-a-pop