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President Marcos Orders Investigation After Tragic Airport Accident

5/7/2025

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has launched an urgent investigation into the bollards at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport after a heartbreaking accident claimed two lives, including that of a child. Installed in 2019, these bollards failed to halt an SUV, prompting a review of safety standards and procurement processes, alongside heightened police presence at the terminal.

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has launched an urgent investigation into the bollards at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport after a heartbreaking accident claimed two lives, including that of a child. Installed in 2019, these bollards failed to halt an SUV, prompting a review of safety standards and procurement processes, alongside heightened police presence at the terminal.