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Mati Airport set for expedited development
DOTr Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez has ordered the accelerated development of Mati Airport in Davao Oriental to enhance disaster response capabilities.
The Mati Airport's passenger terminal building is slated for completion by 2026 and full operation by 2027.
Once operational, the airport will accommodate turboprop aircraft and serve as an alternative to Davao International Airport.
The DOTr is exploring funding avenues to expedite construction despite past budgetary constraints.
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines has allocated P700 million for the airport's construction in 2026.
The P87 million upgrade project, which began in February 2025, includes runway enhancements and new facilities.
This initiative follows a series of earthquakes that recently struck Davao Oriental.
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