The inauguration of a new runway in Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) is just a “snapshot” of the government’s commitment to infrastructure
The inauguration of a new runway in Mactan-Cebu International Airport is just a “snapshot” of the government’s commitment to infrastructure development, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Thursday, noting the plan to upgrade 15 more airports nationwide.
He said the government aims to modernize facilities, improve connectivity, and acquire state-of-the-art navigational equipment. The President said the new MCIA runway, the first and only parallel runway in the Philippines, is a “bold leap forward” as it would help improve Cebu province’s competitiveness, connectivity, and capacity to take in visitors.
Recently, the MCIA Authority reported a remarkable milestone in 2024, as the airport surpassed 11.3 million passengers, marking a 13-percent growth in domestic travelers and a 12-percent increase in international passengers.
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