NAIA-2 was designed to serve as the domestic gateway of the airport, but had served as the hub of Philippine Airlines (PAL) prior to the terminal reassignment. Now that it is a domestic terminal, Sunga said the government has moved all of its immigration counters and officers to Terminals 1 and 3.

Excellent question. The status of NAIA Terminal 2 (also known as the Centennial Terminal) is a topic of significant interest in Philippine aviation.

Here’s a breakdown of what has happened and what is currently happening to it:

Current Status (As of Late 2023 / 2024)

NAIA Terminal 2 is fully operational and in use. It serves as the exclusive domestic and international hub for Philippine Airlines (PAL), the country’s flag carrier. This “hybrid” model (serving both domestic and international flights under one airline alliance) is unique among NAIA’s terminals.

Key Developments and What “Happened” to It:

1. Privatization and the NAIA Consortium Bid (A Major Recent Event): The most significant recent development is not about Terminal 2 closing, but about its potential future as part of the larger NAIA rehabilitation project. In 2024, the SMC-SAP & Co. Consortium (led by San Miguel Corporation) won the contract to operate, maintain, and upgrade NAIA for 25 years.

   • Part of their ₱170.6-billion proposal includes a major reconfiguration and expansion of Terminal 2.
   • The plan is to physically connect Terminals 1, 2, and 3 via people mover systems and walkways, creating a single, interconnected airport complex.
   • Terminal 2 will be expanded and modernized as part of this grand plan, not demolished.

2. Historical Context – What It Was Known For:

   • Opened in 1999 (