MANILA (AFP) - The Philippines announced on Tuesday a facelift for Manila's main international airport after it was ranked the world's worst, but conceded the renovations would not work miracles.
Transport Secretary Manuel Roxas said the 1.1 billion-peso (S$32.8 million) revamp of Manila airport's Terminal 1, which caters for most international flights, would start in January 2012 and is expected to take 18 months.
'This airport was designed 30 years ago... the wear and tear is taking its toll,' Mr Roxas told reporters as he announced the renovation plans.
He said the upgrade would aim to cut immigration, customs and baggage waiting times for passengers, while improving basic amenities such as toilets.
