Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Gov. Miraflores Bares KIA Improvement


Ms. Vicky Ramos-Antonino, Co-chair of the Aklan Provincial Tourism Council (extreme left) during the courtesy call to Gov. Joeben Miraflores (right) in his provincial capitol office. Others in the picture are Dr. Ambrosio R. Villorente and Ms. Roselle Q. Ruiz of the Aklan Provincial Tourism office. Mr. Vic Reyes - PAL manager, and Mr. Albert MeƱez - Chairman, KASAFI were also present during the courtesy call but not in the photo.


A Provincial Tourism Center will be constructed to best serve and boost provincial tourism activities in Aklan. This will be located at corner D. Maagma and A. Mabini Streets., at corner lot of the DRSTMH, Kalibo, Aklan. Gov. Miraflores revealed the information during the courtesy call of Ms. Vicky Ramos-Antonino, co-chair of the Aklan Provincial Tourism Council. 
 
In another development, Gov. Miraflores revealed the upgrading of the facilities of the Kalibo International Airport.
A tarmac will be constructed to accommodate the parking of 10 planes at the same time after its completion. The Department of Transportation and Communication has appropriated P260 million for the KIA. 
 
The first release of P125.14 million was done before the term of former Gov. Carlito S. Marquez expired on June 30. This amount is intended for the acquisition of the lots for the expansion of the airport’s apron and taxiway, vehicle parking area, and terminal facilities. 
 
The DOTC has authorized the Gov. of Aklan to use the money for the payment in the acquisition of the land for the airport expansion. 
 
Another P134.86 million was just released to Gov. Florencio T. Miraflores or a total of P260 million. The KIA improvement is scheduled to be finished in 2014. 

Moreover, to decongest Pob., Kalibo of traffic and reduce travel time, another bridge will be constructed in Kalibo that will pass Lezo and then Makato. This will be started before the end of this year.  /MP

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