AKLAN SP RATIFIES MOA BETWEEN GOVERNOR AND DOTC FOR KIA EXPANSION
By Cindy I. Incensario
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan
(SP) of Aklan approved Resolution No. 147, Series of 2014 which ratified the
Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) for the acquisition of lots for the Kalibo
International Airport (KIA) entered into by Aklan Governor Florencio T.
Miraflores with the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC). It
allocates P175 million budget.
The said resolution was
approved on July 9, 2014 during the 23rd regular session of the
Aklan SP.
The acquisition of lots is
intended for the KIA’s passenger terminal complex, vehicular parking area and
access road.
The improvement of the
Kalibo International Airport was included among the priority projects of the national
government to upgrade it to international standard.
The DOTC will provide funds
for the acquisition of lots for the full development of the KIA including the construction
of additional facilities and improvement of existing ones.
The proposed development will
accommodate bigger aircrafts that will be of service to the growing volume of
passengers. It will enhance the efficiency, reliability and safety standards of
the said international airport.
The said resolution amended Resolution
No. 010, Series of 2013 approved on July 17, 2013 which authorized Miraflores
to enter into a MOA with the DOTC for the same purpose but it involves the
amount of P260 million.
KIA accommodates international flights to and
from the regional capitals and cities in Asia. Soon, it will become the hub
airport of Air Asia. /MP
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