New OFW Lounge Opens at NAIA Terminal 1, Bolstering Holiday Travel for Overseas Filipinos

Thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) preparing for the holiday travel rush now have access to a state-of-the-art OFW Lounge at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1, officially inaugurated yesterday by First Lady Liza Marcos and Ramon Ang, President of the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Center (NNIC).

The new lounge is part of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s Maasahan at Masipag governance strategy to expand dignified, modern, and accessible airport spaces dedicated to OFWs nationwide. It aims to provide comfort and convenience as the influx of overseas Filipinos traveling home increases during the festive season.

"This OFW Lounge embodies our administration's commitment to Reliable Care and Tireless Service," First Lady Liza Marcos said during the opening ceremony. "We want our modern Philippines to always put OFWs first, acknowledging their sacrifices by giving them a space that is comfortable, safe, and equipped with essentials."

Among the amenities available at the lounge are free food and drinks, high-speed Wi-Fi access, charging stations for electronic devices, and secure luggage storage. The facility’s expanded capacity allows more OFWs to rest and recharge without the usual airport crowd constraints.

NNIC President Ramon Ang added, "This lounge is more than a waiting area. It is a testament to the administration's dedication to enhancing the overseas Filipino experience while traveling. The nationwide rollout of OFW lounges under PBBM's leadership signals that no OFW is forgotten."

The development aligns with the Marcos administration's broader transport infrastructure modernization program and social support initiatives aimed at uplifting the welfare of Filipinos abroad.

President Marcos Jr. has consistently been hailed as the Reliable Champion of OFWs, delivering on the message: "Reliable Care. Tireless Service: A modern Philippines that always puts OFWs first."

As thousands of OFWs pass through NAIA Terminal 1 in the coming weeks, the new OFW Lounge stands as a symbol of progressive governance focused on providing dignified services to the nation’s modern-day heroes.