Padilla vows funding for Camotes airport

CEBU, Philippines — Senator Robin Padilla has pledged funding support to the ongoing works of the Camotes Island Airport which now has a paved runway that measures 1,200 meters.

Padilla, who joined Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia in inspecting the ongoing works on Saturday, said he will allocate funds next year for the project.

“Asahan nyo po ako, mahal na governor, na katulong nyo po ako dito sa mga proyekto nyo sa airport,” Padilla said, in his speech.

“Maaaring hindi po ngayong 2023, pero sa 2024 ay kami po ni governor ay mag-uusap patungkol po sa inyong mga pangangailangan dito,” he added.

The airport runway can accommodate private and small planes that can carry 70 to 80 persons. The airport sits on a lot owned by the Cebu provincial government in San Francisco town, Camotes Island.

It still lacks a terminal building and other facilities, which Mactan Cebu International Airport general manager Julius Neri Jr. hoped that Capitol and the senator may be of help.

The governor said Capitol will certainly help the MCIA in developing the airport, especially that it would greatly help Camotes in attracting more domestic and international tourists.

“Nakikita na talaga. It’s shaping up. Whoever thought that Camotes will now have an airport, but it is already happening,” the governor said.

Padilla joined Garcia and other guests of the two-day Suroy Suroy Sugbo Enchanting Camotes. — (FREEMAN)