CAAP allots P12.4B for airport modernization in 2025

Updated Fri, January 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM Published Thu, January 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has allocated P12.4 billion for the modernization of airports nationwide in 2025, with P10.6 billion designated for civil works and P1.8 billion for equipment and systems upgrades.

These modernization efforts aim to enhance aviation infrastructure, improve global competitiveness, and ensure a safer, more efficient travel experience.

Priority projects include night-rating upgrades for Cauayan, Dipolog, and Pagadian airports to accommodate increased air traffic during nighttime.

The Bukidnon Airport is expected to commence operations for general aviation within the year, serving as a gateway for local travel and trade.

Additional projects in the pipeline include the New Dumaguete Airport Development project, Tacloban Airport, Busuanga Airport, Laoag International Airport, and Iloilo International Airport.

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