There’s a growing public expectation for decisive government action in building a new, bigger international airport, especially following last month’s fiasco at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, where a single jetliner shut down an international runway for 36 hours, stranding tens of thousands of passengers. So I sought out San Miguel Corporation (SMC) president and COO Ramon S. Ang for updates on his proposed New Manila International Airport in Bulacan. Philippine STAR: Why hasn’t your proposed new P750 million international airport project in Bulacan province been approved yet? Ramon S. Ang: SMC has the financial resources and the technical capabilities to deliver on our promise to construct a new international airport to support our booming Philippine tourism and the fast economic growth. Is it true you’re also planning to go into the rice business?

Source: Philippine Star September 15, 2018 15:20 UTC