philstar
Louella Desiderio
11 September 2026
The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) and New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC) have signed an agreement to modernize the security screening at the country’s main international gateway.
A $60-million Millennium Challenge Corp. (MCC) Threshold Program Grant Agreement (TPGA) was also signed by the US and the Philippines yesterday to support energy sector reforms.
In a press briefing during the inaugural Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) Investment Forum yesterday, USTDA deputy director Thomas Hardy said an agreement was signed with NNIC on Sept. 9 to help modernize aviation security and scanning equipment at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport as part of the NAIA’s ongoing upgrade.
Under the agreement, the USTDA will fund technical assistance to help NNIC assess and develop upgraded security screening systems for NAIA.
USTDA’s technical assistance will also involve identifying US suppliers of advanced screening equipment for the project...
US agency to upgrade airport screening at NAIA | Philstar.com | 11 September 2026
