MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte wants the Sangley Airport to be operational by November to decongest the country’s premiere airport, Malacañang said Tuesday. ADVERTISEMENTPanelo said Duterte was “displeased” with the flight delays and cancellations that hit the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) on Sunday. Duterte did not elaborate on this statement, but Panelo said “it’s a sign of displeasure.”The Palace official said the President wanted Sangley Airport to be operational by November and not by December as suggested by Tugade. Panelo earlier said in a statement that Duterte wanted Sangley Point in Cavite to handle domestic flights immediately to ease congestion at Naia. (Editor: Julie Espinosa)READ: Duterte wants Sangley Point to handle domestic flights, immediatelyADVERTISEMENTRead NextLATEST STORIESMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 11, 2019 07:52 UTC