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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17628250129591762825010953.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"></span></span></span></div><p>The headquarters of Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines in Pasay City on Jan. 5, 2023. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>MANILA — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said it was investigating a false fire alarm that briefly disrupted operations at its Air Traffic Management (ATM) Center early Tuesday.</p><p>The alarm was triggered around 1:24 a.m., prompting activation of safety protocols and a temporary hold on departures.</p><p>This delayed 59 commercial and cargo flights for around 45 minutes before being cleared for departure. Seven arriving flights were also affected, CAAP said.</p><p>It said normal operations resumed by 2:50 a.m., with all restrictions lifted at 3:16 a.m.</p><p>CAAP said it would “conduct an internal investigation to prevent similar occurrences.”</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17628250902581762825088797.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Passengers queue at the Iloilo International Airport after several flights were cancelled or rescheduled due to a temporary evacuation at the Air Traffic Management Center (ATMC) in Manila early Tuesday morning. Bianca Dava, ABS-CBN News</span></span></span></div><p>In a separate 4:30 a.m. advisory, Cebu Pacific said that while air traffic services were back in operation, some flights “may still experience delays as schedules gradually normalize.”</p><p>“As this is a developing situation, flight changes may still occur. Passengers are advised to check their flight status via https://www.cebupacificair.com/flight-status and update their contact details via the Manage Booking portal to receive email notifications on flight reminders and updates,” the airline said. </p><p>“We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and thank everyone for their continued patience and understanding as we work to get everyone safely to their destinations,” it added. </p>

<p>The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines said it was investigating a false fire alarm that briefly disrupted operations at its Air Traffic Management (ATM) Center early Tuesday.</p>

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines said it was investigating a false fire alarm that briefly disrupted operations at its Air Traffic Management (ATM) Center early Tuesday.

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CAAP: False fire alarm at Air Traffic Management Center delays dozens of flights

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Published November 11, 2025 09:39 AM PHT

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