Philippines to update eight airports to boost connectivity

The Philippines Government is planning to update at least eight airports across the country to boost mobility and connectivity. The Department of Budget and Management has already set aside the funding for the eight airport projects in the 2023 budget approved by President Ferdinand Marco. Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila, two airports each in the northern and central regions, and three in the southern region are the airports with budget allocations for repairs. Amenah Pangandaman, Budget Secretary said: “This budgetary allocation seeks to support the construction, rehabilitation, and improvement of the country’s transportation infrastructure, particularly in the aviation