DOTr nag-sorry sa perhuwisyo sa NAIA
Humingi ng paumanhin kahapon si Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade sa matinding abalang naidulot ng pagsadsad ng eroplano ng Xiamen Airlines sa runway ng Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), kamakailan.
Sinabi ni Tugade na ikinalulungkot niya ang insidente, pero wala aniyang may kagustuhan ng nangyari.
Aniya, ginawa ng DOTr ang lahat ng makakaya upang kaagad na matugunan ang sitwasyon.
“I am saddened by the inconveniences and consequences brought about by the incident involving Xiamen Air. It is a regrettable experience, which is not of our own liking, nor of our own making. I am sorry. We did our very best to address the situation,” pagpapakumbaba ni Tugade.
Ikinatuwa naman ni Tugade ang ipinakitang dedikasyon at ang diwa ng bayanihang ipinairal ng mga opisyal at tauhan ng pamahalaan na nag-asikaso sa insidente.
“This incident served as an eyeopener—a reminder for us to take a second look at the processes, procedures, and protocols of concerned agencies, as well as airlines, so that we may all improve in the future,” paalala ng kalihim.
“More importantly, through this incident, I personally witnessed the dedication and ‘bayanihan’ spirit exhibited not only by public servants from CAAP, led by Director General Jim Sydiongco, MIAA, led by General Manager Ed Monreal, and the DOTr, but also those of third parties who offered their assistance, including the private sector, volunteers, and other airports such as Clark and Subic. Again, on behalf of the entire DOTr Family, I am deeply sorry,” pagtatapos pa ni Tugade.
Dakong 11:28 ng umaga nang muling buksan ang international runway 36 na oras ang nakalipas makaraang sumadsad ang nabanggit na eroplano, na nagresulta sa pagkansela sa ilang flights at pagkastranded ng libu-libong pasahero.
“NAIA’s international runway 06/24 is now open for flight operations,” pahayag kahaponngtanghalingManilaInternational Airport Authority (MIAA).