The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) on Thursday clarified that it is not immediately asking Congress for additional funds to procure electric generator sets to improve the power system at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
for a P1 billion budget for the procurement of power generators for NAIA terminals in case of a power failure.
However, Co said that a full electric audit, ordered by Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista, will determine if the MIAA will actually have to seek Congress’ help for additional funds. “Only after ma-determine na kulang ang pondo ng MIAA tsaka lang tayo pupunta sa [Congress]… kasi ang MIAA may sariling source of revenue,” he said.
The MIAA earlier said it is preparing the terms of reference for the electrical audit, which will take 60 to 90 days.
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