The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) has abolished over 800 plantilla or regular positions at the agency as it transitions to its new role as the regulator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) which is currently operated by private concessionaire New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC).
Eric Jose Ines, MIAA general manager, in his speech at weekly flag raising ceremony on Monday, said the agency is transitioning to its newly designated role as the regulatory body for NAIA under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement with NNIC.
As part of the transition to the new structure, 844 plantilla positions were abolished, particularly positions held by employees who transferred to the NNIC mostly on the operations side, according to Ines.
He said these employees will be given their Separation Incentive Pay (SIP), ensuring they are fairly compensated for their departure from MIAA.
He also said MIAA’s proposed new organizational structure has been submitted to the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) for approval. Once approved, the new structure will help streamline operations and strengthen MIAA’s regulatory capacity, ensuring that the agency can effectively monitor the progress and development of NAIA
As regulator, MIAA will monitor the progress and development at NAIA including the implementation of revised fees, dues and charges in the airport.
The MIAA will have have a total 1,463 employees as a regulatory body.
Ines called on the continued support and active participation of MIAA’s remaining employees, stressing that their role will be critical in ensuring the success of the transformation and the effective regulation of the country’s main international gateway.
MIAA is collaborating closely with foreign specialists, and today marks the second day of a two-day workshop organized by the Asian Development Bank. This session is intended to acquaint MIAA representatives with the obligations and difficulties that come with their new position as regulators and to establish the framework for MIAA’s smooth transition to its new regulatory function.
Last week, Jaime Bautista transportation secretary said NNIC hired more than 70 percent of MIAA employees, offering better employment packages.
