Duterte orders start of operations at Sangley airport in CaviteMANILA, Philippines — Dismayed over the congestion at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the immediate start of operations at Sangley Point in Cavite. "The President directed operations in Sangley Point to start immediately," presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a statement. The president's directive came as Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade discussed the plan to transfer general aviation or domestic flights to Sangley Point or the Danilo Atienza Air Base. Duterte also expressed his preference that a single entity, either from the military or civilian force, should handle airport security. According to Transporation Undersecretary Manuel Tamayo, the agency has a budget of P500 million for the rehabilitation of Sangley Point, which is seen to help ease congestion at NAIA.

Source: Philippine Star June 11, 2019 02:36 UTC