TWO key infrastructure projects under the Iloilo International Airport Development Program are being mobilized by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), together with the Department of Transportation (DOTr).
CAAP spokesman Eric Apolonio said that with a combined funding of over P190 million sourced from the DOTr General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2024, these initiatives are aligned with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon to enhance the country’s transport infrastructure through the Build Better More program.
He said the first project focuses on the rehabilitation and upgrade of the Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) and major improvements include comfort room renovations, wall repainting, wall cladding, roof fascia cleaning and waterproofing of three fixed bridge roofs. Upgrades also cover the installation of air conditioning units, new escalators and an elevator, lighted signages, Flight Information Display System (FIDS), gang chairs, and airport trolleys. Fire detection systems will be enhanced, along with corrective maintenance of boarding bridges and repair of the departure conveyor system.
The second project, he said, covers the supply, installation, and commissioning of three 600-kilowatt chillers, ensuring efficient and reliable temperature control within the terminal.
Presently, the airport Passenger Terminal Building can accommodate 367 domestic and 360 international passengers. Upon completion of the upgrades, capacity is expected to increase to 675 domestic and 407 international passengers.
Apolonio said that in addition to these ongoing developments, CAAP and DOTr have identified several major infrastructure projects scheduled for implementation in 2025. These include the rehabilitation of the Passenger Terminal Building, the asphalt overlay of the existing runway and the procurement of runway asphalt overlay works.
“CAAP and DOTr remain fully committed to enhancing the travel experience of every passenger by ensuring that our airports are safe, efficient, and passenger-friendly,” said CAAP Director General, Retired Lt. Gen. Raul del Rosario.
He said that these projects underscore CAAP and DOTr’s unwavering dedication to improving aviation infrastructure and supporting regional economic development.
