MANILA, March 11 -- Airport authorities expect an influx of passengers this Holy Week, with about 180,000 travelers daily at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) alone.

Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) Acting General Manager Eric Jose Ines said Monday about 50,000 passengers would add to the daily average of 130,000 for the Holy Week break.

This is higher compared to the same period last year with 20,000 additional passengers.

"We're expecting more passengers, especially in the domestic (destinations). It's more convenient to travel these days, even to nearby cities in the region. So we are expecting higher than 20,000," Ines said in an interview.

In preparation for the Holy Week, the MIAA is looking for ways to ...