Hmm ... I've never experienced Ninoy Aquino International Airport ... only the Domestic Airport - BOTH times Myrna and I had to travel up to the British Embassy in Manila from Davao, vis-a-vis ('scuse pun) her Spousal Visa - so I'm not in a position to express an opinion one way or the other, Jamie. Although ... ... judging from what I have frequently read about it ... it would seem best-avoided at all costs.