Marcos proposes 18-mo timeline for Caticlan Terminal

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. proposed an accelerated 18-month timeline for constructing the new Caticlan Passenger Terminal Building at Caticlan Airport in Aklan during a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday.

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon highlighted that the terminal, set to cover 36,470 square meters and accommodate up to seven million passengers annually by 2027, aims to boost tourism and improve regional connectivity.

Developer Megawide Construction Corp., partnering with San Miguel Corp., has been contracted to design and build the new building valued at P2.5 billion under a public-private partnership model.

Local officials like Aklan Governor Jose Enrique Miraflores and Rep. Florencio Miraflores emphasized the project's importance, noting it will bring economic benefits to Nabas and improve services for tourists.

Mr. Ramon Ang thanked President Marcos Jr., stating that despite past challenges, the new terminal is set to be completed within two years, significantly enhancing Boracay's appeal with infrastructure meeting global standards.