22 airports get P7.5B in upgrade funds

MANILA, Philippines — Some P7.5 billion has been earmarked for the upgrade of 22 airports and aviation facilities, including that on Pag-asa Island.

Makati City Rep. Luis Jose Angel Campos Jr., vice chairperson of the House of Representatives appropriations committee, said the 22 airports include the following:

• P1.64 billion for Ninoy Aquino International Airport
• P1.5 billion for Pag-asa Island Airport
• P581 million for Kalibo International Airport
• P500 million for Laoag International Airport
• P320 million for Bukidnon Airport
• P300 million for Puerto Princesa Airport
• P300 million for New Zamboanga International Airport

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• P300 million for Central Mindanao (M’lang) Airport
• P250 million for Catbalogan Airport
• P225 million Daet Airport
• P200 million for New Manila International Airport
• P200 million for Candon Airport
• P200 million for Borongan Airport

—JEANNETTE I.ANDRADE