ILOILO CITY – Several business groups have joined the call of Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. and Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas urging the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to approve the proposed expansion of the Iloilo Airport.
The Iloilo Business Club , the Iloilo Economic Development Foundation Inc. , the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry , and the Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Iloilo Inc. have asked the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines , an attached agency of the DOTr, to expedite the process on the expansion of the Iloilo Airport.
“It is not only for comfort and convenience, but as a stamp of excellence in our bid to continue our investment growth, in support of MICE , tourism, and being a future retirement haven,” added Segovia, co-chairperson of the Infrastructure Development Committee of the Regional Development Council -6.
Defensor had earlier disclosed that CAAP is still reviewing unsolicited proposals by Aboitiz InfraCapital Inc. and Prime Asset Venture Inc. Terence Uygongco, ILED chairperson and FCCCII president, said the PPP mode can maximize resources and expertise the needed upgrade and maintenance of the airport.
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