The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is set to spend P12.4 billion in 2025 to upgrade regional airports and enhance inter-island connectivity.
Key projects include the night-rating upgrades of Cauayan, Dipolog, and Pagadian airports, alongside the completion of Bukidnon Airport for general aviation.
CAAP Director General Manuel Antonio Tamayo emphasized that these upgrades aim to improve safety, operational capacity, and regional economic growth.
Meanwhile, the Department of Transportation allocated additional funding for major projects, including P2.3 billion for Tacloban Airport and P1.65 billion for Pag-asa Island Airport.
Private firms, such as the New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. and Aboitiz Group, are managing some of the country’s largest airports to expand capacity and efficiency.
Source: PhilNews24 | January 12, 2025
