-
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 9 Sept) – Tuna industry players here are pushing for the inclusion of the proposed P959-million expansion of the city airport here in the 2015 budget of the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC).
In a resolution, the Socsksargen Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries Inc. (SFFAII) specifically sought for the support and approval of the Department of Budget and Management and the House of Representatives for such appropriation, which will fund the construction of a new passenger terminal building and other facilities of the city airport.[]
It said the city airport needs major renovation and expansion to facilitate its development as a major transport hub in Mindanao and alternate southern gateway in the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region as well as export market destinations.
Joaquin Lu, SFFAII president, said local stakeholders initially requested the DOTC in 2011 to come up with a development master plan for the airport to improve its efficiency and services as well as optimize its utilization.[] Share this story Send Feedback Submit Fact Check
