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Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 photo, courtesy of PortCalls. The electrical audit of Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, which began on May 5, is expected to be completed in three weeks. The audit will allow MIAA to determine the various equipment that needs to be upgraded, renovated or purchased to make NAIA Terminal 3's power system reliable and resilient. MIAA will determine the schedule and budget for the procurement of critical components of Terminal 3's electrical equipment, generator sets, and to carry out necessary power system upgrades at the terminal.

The electrical audit of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, which began on May 5, is expected to be completed within three weeks, Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) OIC Brian Co said in a statement.

Ko heads the MIAA while MIAA general manager Chong is serving a six-month suspension for alleged gross misconduct.

The audit was conducted by MIAA with the assistance of power provider Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) after a power outage at Manila International Airport's Terminal 3 on May 1 caused flight delays and cancellations.

Once the audit is completed, MIAA will be able to determine various equipment that needs to be upgraded, refurbished or purchased to enhance the reliability and durability of NAIA Terminal 3's power system, Co said.

MIAA will then determine the schedule and budget for the procurement of critical components of electrical equipment and generator sets for Terminal 3 and implement necessary power system upgrades at the terminal.

As an immediate measure, MIAA is exploring options to lease generator sets to increase Terminal 3's backup power capacity.

The audit is expected to enable MIAA to ensure reliability of power supply and prioritize key components for system upgrades of existing electrical facilities.

Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista previously noted the importance of a full electrical audit of Terminal 3, as its electricity demand has been increasing year by year due to the increase in the number of flights, commercial offices in the terminal, air conditioning and other facilities. Given the age of Terminals 1 and 2, Bautista said a full electrical audit of both terminals may also be necessary.

He said a full electrical audit was carried out in 2017 but not all recommendations had been implemented.

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