The Government of the Philippines has allocated PHP7.5 billion in the 2024 national budget to execute works under 22 airport projects nationwide. Funding will be provided under the government’s Aviation Transport Infrastructure Program.
Key allocations include PHP1.64 billion for a new Communications, Navigation and Surveillance – Air Traffic Management (CNS-ATM) System for the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and PHP1.5 billion for the expansion and development of the airport on Pag-asa Island.
Meanwhile, the expansion and rehabilitation of the terminal building at the Kalibo International Airport was allocated PHP581 million for 2024; the Laoag International Airport project received PHP500 million; Bukidnon Airport was allocated PHP320 million; Puerto Princesa Airport allocated PHP300 million; works on the Central Mindanao (M’lang) Airport project received PHP300 million. Additionally, around PHP200 million was allocated to continue works on the New Manila International Airport.
