Dipolog Airport ( IATA : DPL , ICAO : RPMG ) is the main airport serving the general area of Dipolog , the capital city of Zamboanga del Norte , in the Philippines . The airport is one of the busiest in Mindanao, especially considering its classification. It is classified as a Class 1 principal (major domestic) by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), a body of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) responsible for the operations of airports in the Philippines except the major international ones.
58-487: In 2005, the airport handled 75,751 passengers. Its passenger traffic has grown at least 52% from year 2000 statistical figures with an average annual growth rate of around 10.4%. During the incumbency of Matias C. Ranillo Sr. as Governor of Zamboanga peninsula in 1937-1941, President Manuel Quezon and his daughters Zenaida and Aurora "Baby", were invited to inaugurate the opening of the first bridge linking Dipolog to nearby Dapitan in 1939. The bridge stands to this day as
116-412: A Beechcraft 1900-C aircraft in 1987. The airport's commercial viability for growth was established as more flights were mounted by Philippine Airlines prompting the national government to introduce further development. The city government of Dipolog incorporated its growth potential in their development strategy plan. In 1992, after extending its runway by 500-meter (1,600 ft) and constructing
174-491: A metal detector and an X-ray machine for fast security check-in of passengers and their baggage. The airport has a modern control tower , a Category V fire station with four firetrucks and a new parking area complex near the Miss Universe Garden. The new parking area would have a capacity of 100 vehicles when completed by the end of the year. The old parking area, which had a capacity of ninety vehicles,
232-434: A seating capacity of 150 passengers. In December 2006, it registered a maximum traffic of 330 daily passengers on several occasions based on the aircraft's available capacity serving the route with Philippine Airlines using the much bigger Boeing 737-400 with a seating capacity of 180 passengers. The airport was expected to handle more than 150,000 passengers per year by 2009 or an average of 415 daily passengers, which
290-411: A 150-by-100-meter (490 by 330 ft) apron . The apron is capable of supporting two Airbus A320s and three large general aviation planes simultaneously. There are plans to expand the apron to accommodate bigger aircraft. The terminal building, which originally had a capacity of 170 passengers, now has a seating capacity of 300 passengers due to new flights offered by Cebu Pacific. The terminal houses
348-457: A control tower, Dipolog Airport officially welcomed its first mid-size passenger jet, a Philippine Airlines Boeing 737-300 . The same year, daily flights to Dumaguete were introduced by PAL using Short 360 aircraft but were dropped one year later. In 2002, at least 25% of the passenger traffic bound for Dipolog Airport was composed of foreign tourists. In July 2006, Cebu Pacific launched non-stop service to Manila using an Airbus A319 with
406-559: A direct flight from Cebu to Singapore on October 23. It was the first low-cost airline to serve the Cebu-Singapore-Cebu sector, and competing directly with Singapore Airlines subsidiary SilkAir , the only Philippine carrier serving the route for years until Philippine Airlines resumed direct service in 2017. Cebu Pacific's direct Cebu–Hong Kong flights began on October 2, 2006, making it the Philippine carrier to serve
464-951: A five-hour radius, launching flights to secondary cities in Southeast Asia . As part of its regional expansion, it started flying thrice weekly to Da Nang on December 7, 2023, and Chiang Mai on October 29, 2024. It also returned to Kaohsiung after a fifteen-year hiatus in August. In late 2024, Cebu Pacific expanded its regional network in Visayas and Mindanao , launching eighteen new inter-island routes from its hubs in Cebu , Davao City , and Iloilo , as well as select flights from Clark . Likewise, new international services from these hubs were either launched or revived: flights from Cebu to Bangkok (Don Mueang) and Osaka began in mid-October, while Davao– Hong Kong services were relaunched in
522-646: A five-year agreement with Shell Aviation that would supply 25,000 metric tons of SAF to Cebu Pacific. On November 3, 2022, Cebu Pacific received the Asia Environmental Sustainability Airline/Airline Group of the Year award from the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) for its green initiative efforts in aviation industry. On October 19, 2023, Cebu Pacific signed another five-year agreement with Neste , one of
580-527: A purchase agreement with Airbus for the acquisition of twelve A319s and the lease of two A320s to replace its existing fleet of Boeing 757-200 and McDonnell Douglas DC-9 aircraft. It selected the CFM56 for its Airbus aircraft. It took delivery of its first A320-200 in May 2005. The airline went on to order more A320s in the following years, raising its total orders to twenty-two by 2010. The A320s supported
638-575: A re-supply base for Wendell Fertig 's guerrillas and as an emergency landing field. In October 1944, Governor Ranillo led the Dipolognons to clear the runway at the request of the Filipino guerrilla forces. By March 8, four divisions of 16 Vought F4U Corsair US Marine fighter bombers and the 13th US Air Force established base as part of the Victor IV liberation plan. They covered the landing of
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#1732779531115696-549: A thanksgiving mass since the plane almost crashed at landing. Father Nicasio Yebes Patangan was the officiating priest. The original terminal was made of composite wood material at the northern side of the runway near the Philippine Constabulary Camp, now Camp Hamac in Sicayab. During World War II, the field was overrun by rank grass. It was still used by Col. Hipolito Garma's guerrilla 105th Division, as
754-704: Is equivalent to three narrow-body aircraft flights or two flights using one wide-body and one narrow-body aircraft . During the incumbency of former Mayor Evelyn Uy , the City Government built a bridge and an access road to Barangay Barra cutting travel time to and from the City's Business District. In 2018, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) , through Secretary Arthur Tugade , planned to upgrade Dipolog Airport, and other local Philippine airports to handle evening flights. The airport has one terminal and
812-521: The Middle East , including Kuwait City , Doha , Dammam , and Riyadh . It also launched flights to Sydney —its first destination in Australia—followed by Melbourne in 2018. All Middle Eastern destinations, except Dubai, were terminated in 2017. On January 8, 2015, the airline flew its 100 millionth passenger. On June 1, Cebu Pacific revealed its new logo that represents the colors of
870-512: The Philippine government . Cebu Pacific was established on August 26, 1988. Republic Act No. 7151, which grants a legislative franchise to Cebu Air, Inc. to operate, was approved on August 30, 1991. The airline began operations on March 8, 1996, with its first flight from Manila to Cebu . Domestic services began following market deregulation by the Philippine government. The airline was subsequently acquired by JG Summit Holdings , owned at
928-611: The United States West Coast , Houston , and Chicago by mid-2009. Cebu Pacific's plans to begin international flights from Clark in 2007 were initially unsuccessful when its request was denied. The nations involved came to an agreement that Cebu Pacific would be only allowed to operate charter flights from Clark to the respective countries' airport(s). Only Singapore initially agreed to allow Cebu Pacific to fly scheduled flights from Clark. After launching flights between Clark and Cebu in 2006, on November 8, 2008,
986-503: The 1Aviation after Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) did not renew the contract of MIASCOR Ground Handling Corp due to series of luggage theft involving the subsequent staffs. In July 2018, Cebu Pacific sold its 60% shares in 1Aviation Ground Handling Services Corp. to the Philippine Airport Ground Support Solutions, Inc. (PAGSS), a company led by Jefferson G. Cheng. As part of
1044-593: The 2000s, Cebu Pacific was granted rights to operate international flights to the region, including Malaysia , Indonesia , Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Guam. International flights were launched on November 22, 2001, with a twice-daily service to Hong Kong. Thrice-weekly flights to Seoul commenced on March 1, 2002, followed by Singapore on October 1. Other regional flights were introduced and suspended later; however, including flights to Singapore (from November 6, 2002, to January 2003) and from Manila via Subic to Seoul (from December 2002) due in part to
1102-688: The 2010s. Continuing its regional expansion, it launched flights to Siem Reap and Xiamen in 2012. Domestically, it opened two local bases in Kalibo and Iloilo . It also expanded its Japanese operations, launching flights to Tokyo and Nagoya in March 2014, followed by Fukuoka in December 2015. After taking delivery of its first two Airbus A330-300s , Cebu Pacific commenced international long-haul flights on October 7, 2013, to Dubai . Between 2014 and 2015, it launched flights to more destinations in
1160-529: The 41st Infantry Division in Zamboanga on D-day scheduled on March 10. It was completely restored in 1947 with the construction of a longer runway and bigger terminal that was relocated to the eastern side of runway 20. A new access road was also constructed, complementing its facility. Commercial operation by Philippine Airlines commenced in 1952 using a Douglas DC-3 aircraft for routes to and from Cebu City and Zamboanga City . Concreting and expansion of
1218-451: The 69th percentile among the 63 airlines assessed by the international financial market intelligence provider. As of November 2024 , Cebu Pacific operates an all- Airbus fleet composed of the following aircraft: Cebu Pacific initially operated a fleet of Boeing 757-200 and McDonnell Douglas DC-9 aircraft. By March 2006, it phased out its 757s, and on July 26, 2006, retired its last DC-9. In September 2004, Cebu Pacific signed
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#17327795311151276-776: The Cebu-Hong Kong-Cebu route after PAL terminated its direct service and began code-sharing with Cathay Pacific on the route. Manila– Bangkok flights were also launched in the same year. In April 2008, Cebu Pacific launched direct flights to its first two destinations in Vietnam: Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City . On May 8, 2008, Cebu Pacific opened Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao City as its third hub and launched direct flights from Davao to Singapore, Hong Kong, and Iloilo. In late 2007, Cebu Pacific announced plans to launch non-stop flights to
1334-710: The Philippines (CAAP) had put up the Heroes' Lounge for use of members and retirees of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police , Armed Forces of the Philippines Medal of Valor and Philippine National Police Medal of Valor awardees, together with their families. Dipolog Airport is one of the 24 airports in the Philippines to have a lounge dedicated to uniformed personnel and family members. The Dipolog Airport upgrading project
1392-507: The Philippines and also symbolizes as an evolution of a low-cost pioneer. The airline received its first Airbus A320 painted in the new livery on January 22, 2016. In March 2016, Cebu Pacific launched flights to Guam , making it the first and only destination in the United States. This route was suspended in December 2019, along with Siem Reap. On October 20, 2017, Cebu Pacific opened Laguindingan Airport as its seventh base. On
1450-563: The Philippines' largest airline based on number of passengers flown on domestic and international routes in 2010, overtaking rival Philippine Airlines (PAL). According to Civil Aeronautics Board data, Cebu Pacific flew 2.45 million total passengers in the first quarter of 2010, nearly 110,000 more than PAL, which carried 2.34 million systemwide during the same period. The airline has often been criticized for its frequent flight delays and cancellations, some without explanation, as well as alleged poor customer service, prompting investigations by
1508-646: The Quezon Bridge. The 600-meter (2,000 ft) macadam airstrip was opened in October 1941, a few months before the outbreak of World War II, by then- Vice President Sergio Osmeña and Chief of Staff Basilio Valdez. They inaugurated the airport on a flight on board a Douglas DC-2 of the Philippine Army Air Corps (PAAC). They were welcomed by Governor Matias C. Ranillo, Sr. but the entourage promptly proceeded to Dipolog Cathedral for
1566-472: The Quezon Bridge. He also welcomed Vice President Sergio Osmeña when the latter inaugurated Dipolog Airport in October 1941, who came in on board a Philippine Army Air Corps flight and almost crashed at landing. They immediately proceeded to Dipolog Cathedral to have a Thanksgiving Mass for landing safely. Already an elected assemblyman at the outbreak of World War II in Manila on December 7, 1941, he
1624-486: The ability to obtain free tickets, first-class upgrades on flights and other types of rewards. On August 1, 2006, Northwest and Cebu Pacific ended their mileage-accrual agreement. On May 16, 2016, Cebu Pacific became a founding member of the world's largest low-cost carrier alliance, Value Alliance . It joined other pioneer members Singapore's Scoot , South Korea's Jeju Air , Thailand's Nok Air and NokScoot , Tigerair , Tigerair Australia , and Japan's Vanilla Air in
1682-437: The acquisition of AirSWIFT for PHP 1.75 billion, approved by ALI Capital Corp and Cebu Pacific's board of directors. Following the acquisition, there are no changes in the flight schedule and services of AirSWIFT . Currently AirSWIFT operates flight from Manila and Clark to El Nido and from El Nido to other popular tourist sites in the Philippines such as Boracay, Cebu, Coron and Bohol. On March 2018, Cebu Pacific created
1740-865: The age of 49 at Brent Hospital in Zamboanga City. His remains were brought back to his hometown Dipolog for burial. Cebu Pacific Cebu Air, Inc. ( PSE : CEB ), operating as Cebu Pacific (stylized in lowercase ), is a Philippine low-cost airline based at Pasay in Metro Manila . Founded in 1988, it is Asia's first low-cost airline and the Philippines' largest airline. It offers scheduled flights to both domestic and international destinations. The airline operates flights from five bases in Cebu , Clark , Davao , Iloilo , and its largest base in Manila . With its low-cost business model and extensive destination network, Cebu Pacific became
1798-513: The airline commenced international flights from Clark to Hong Kong, Macau, Bangkok and Singapore, making Clark its fourth hub. On May 28, 2008, Cebu Pacific was named as the world's number one airline in terms of growth. The airline was also ranked fifth in Asia for Budget Airline passengers transported and 23rd in the world. On November 20, 2008, it started operating direct flights to Japan, starting with Osaka . In August 2009, Cebu Pacific became
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1856-631: The airline laid off 1,300 employees that year, and sent fourteen aircraft to indefinite storage in Alice Springs . In 2021, Cebu Pacific raised a total of ₱40.5 billion ( US $ 822 million) to help the airline recover from the pandemic. On March 8, 2021, Cebu Pacific celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary . As travel demand recovers, it started rehiring retrenched employees in November 2021. In March 2022, Cebu Pacific flew its 200 millionth passenger from Manila to Cebu. By December 2022,
1914-594: The airline operated at 92% of pre-pandemic levels. That same year, after three consecutive financial years of losses, Cebu Pacific reported its first full-year post-pandemic profit. In January 2023, Cebu Pacific resumed flights to China , with the exception of Beijing . On April 21, 2023, Cebu Pacific reopened its Pampanga hub at Clark International Airport . On July 16, 2024, it expanded its Bangkok operations by launching thrice-weekly flights to Don Mueang International Airport to complement its twice-daily Suvarnabhumi flights. On February 28, 2024, Cebu Pacific
1972-607: The airline took delivery of its first Airbus plane assembled in China — an A320neo built at its final assembly line at Tianjin Binhai International Airport , leased from Clover Aviation Capital. To prepare for the anticipated doubling of travel demand in Southeast Asia , Cebu Pacific sent requests for proposals to Airbus and Boeing in October 2023 for an order 100 to 150 aircraft. Amid supply chain problems causing delivery delays of Airbus aircraft and
2030-561: The airline's expanding international and domestic operations. Turboprops were introduced to the fleet in 2007, when Cebu Pacific ordered six ATR 72-500 turboprop aircraft for its regional domestic flights. By 2015, these were transferred to its regional subsidiary Cebgo , with Cebu Pacific operating mainly jet aircraft. In 2007, the airline ordered six Airbus A330-300s for use on long-haul Middle Eastern destinations such as Dubai as well as high-density regional flights. Cebu Pacific received its first A330-300 on June 15, 2013. In 2016,
2088-582: The airline's modernization and environmental initiatives, Cebu Pacific is replacing its existing aircraft with new fuel-efficient aircraft specifically the Airbus A320neo family by 2028, marketing the initiative as a pathway to " Experience a Neo Way to Fly ". In addition, the airline used sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) initially on its delivery flights, before using SAF on a commercial passenger flight from Singapore to Manila on September 28, 2022, using an Airbus A321neo . The airline also signed
2146-676: The carrier ordered two more A330s to complement earlier fleet in operating new long-haul routes, such as Sydney and Melbourne . In June 2011, Cebu Pacific ordered 30 Airbus A321neos including nine leased; the deal was finalized in August. After initial deliveries in 2017 were delayed due to problems with the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM geared turbofan engines, it ordered seven A321-200s on June 7, 2017. Cebu Pacific took delivery of its first A321ceo on March 22, 2018, followed by its first A321neo on January 20, 2019. In July 2018, Cebu Pacific leased five Airbus A320neos from Avolon ;
2204-534: The dedicated cargo market to support the increase in demand for logistics. In April 2005, Aviation Partnership Philippines (A plus) was initially formed as joint venture of Singapore Airlines Engineering Company and Cebu Pacific to provide line and light maintenance service and started its operation in July of the similar year. In November 2020, Cebu Pacific took over the Aplus. On October 7, 2024 Cebu Pacific announced
2262-460: The effects of the SARS epidemic. On November 10, 2005, Cebu Pacific launched "Go", a fare discount program that permanently reduced its fares by half. The move was done to increase the airline's revenue by twenty percent. Following this, Cebu Pacific experienced significant passenger growth, hiking up its sales volume by ninety percent. Its president and CEO, Lance Gokongwei , anticipated that with
2320-479: The engine problems of Pratt & Whitney, Cebu Pacific considered ordering the Boeing 737 MAX to augment its existing A320 family fleet. Nevertheless, on July 2, 2024, it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus to purchase up to 152 A320neo family aircraft. Worth US$ 24 billion at list prices, the order is the largest in Philippine aviation history. Eventually, Cebu Pacific placed 70 firm orders for
2378-432: The first airline in the Philippines to use social media ; the airline created a fan page on Facebook and Twitter . In October 2010, the airline completed an initial public offering of 30.4% of outstanding shares, raising ₱23.3 billion prior to an exercise of an overallotment option. By January 2011, the airline flew its 50 millionth passenger from Manila to Beijing . Cebu Pacific continued its network expansion in
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2436-638: The first of which was delivered in June 2019. On June 18, 2019, Cebu Pacific ordered 31 Airbus aircraft at that year's Paris Air Show , consisting of five A320neos , sixteen A330-900s , and ten A321XLRs , in a deal worth US$ 6.8 billion at list prices. This makes the airline as one of the few launch customers of the long-range narrow-body Airbus A321XLR aircraft. These were ordered as part of its fleet modernization, seeking to replace its older fleet with newer, fuel-efficient aircraft. It took delivery of its first A330neo on November 28, 2021. On June 30, 2023,
2494-583: The largest producers of sustainable aviation fuel. The airline then completed its second SAF-powered flight on October 25, from Narita International Airport to Manila, also performed by an A321neo. On February 15, 2024, Cebu Pacific earned a Gold rating in the 2023 CAPA-Envest Global Airline Sustainability Benchmarking Report for integrating sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in its operations and its outstanding performance in reducing carbon emissions. In addition to its CAPA Gold rating, CEB improved its S&P Global ESG Score to 41 in 2023 from 38 in 2022, ranking in
2552-413: The low fares, air travel would be cheaper than sea travel. He further added that: This is all about getting people to think about flying. For those who fly today, we would like to encourage them to fly more frequently, and for those who haven’t flown before, we want to welcome them on board and introduce them to air travel. The airline resumed its Manila–Singapore flights on August 31, 2006, and launched
2610-493: The low-cost carrier network. Cebu Pacific is also currently the only Philippine carrier which is a member of an airline alliance. Cebgo is the airline's regional subsidiary. It operates an all-turboprop fleet of ATR 72-600 aircraft and is used in regional domestic routes. It was founded in May 2015 following the acquisition of Tigerair Philippines by Cebu Pacific. Cebu Pacific Cargo operates two dedicated cargo turboprop aircraft. The airline announced in 2018 that it would enter
2668-550: The national government to develop the field as an alternate to Zamboanga International Airport principally for national security reasons arising from natural and man-made emergencies. This was made apparent during the tumultuous period of the Muslim Rebellion in the early 1970s. Its infrastructure at that time was testament to its strategic importance. The late 1980s saw a dramatic upsurge in foreign tourist arrival. Aerolift Philippines launched flights to Manila using
2726-1001: The peninsula. His efforts also provided American and Filipino troops refuge and staging area for the liberation of the peninsula from the Japanese occupation. Matias Ranillo married Sotera Colana Kaper and had 5 children named Virginia Ranillo (married Commodore Jack Papa), Consuelo Ranillo (married Atty. Gil Gatchalian), Matias ‘Mat’ Ranillo Jr. (married actress Gloria Sevilla ), Miguel Ranillo (married Dr. Heidi Zapanta), and Gloria Ranillo (married Dr. Raoul Vicente Armada). He has 20 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. Due to his imprisonment and continued work in harsh mountainous environments as civilian governor, Ranillo's health deteriorated rapidly. To avoid capture, he had to move his government seat month after month through mountains and rivers, often on wet clothes. Nevertheless, he continued on with his food production campaign and finally, his ill health led to his untimely death on December 18, 1947, at
2784-546: The project in 2005 into the Southern Philippines Airport Development Project for funding. By 2006, ADB reconsidered Dipolog Airport as one of only three of the six airport projects to be considered for funding based on the request of airline companies operating on the approved facilities, commercial viability, and passenger traffic. Matias Ranillo Sr. Matias Castillon Ranillo Sr. (February 28, 1898 – December 18, 1947)
2842-503: The runway was made in 1974 when a new taxiway and apron was built. A new terminal building was constructed in 1980, relocating the old terminal to where it stands to this day. A bigger parking area and new access road was opened with the new terminal. A control tower was added in 1991, and new runway lights were installed in 2004. The airport's strategic location during World War II and the liberation of Zamboanga and Mindanao by American and Philippine Commonwealth Forces in 1945 prompted
2900-467: The same day, it flew its 150 millionth passenger to Cagayan de Oro . In 2018, Cebgo , Cebu Pacific's regional subsidiary, launched flights to Basco, Batanes . The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the operations of Cebu Pacific in 2020, causing a three-month suspension of operations during the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon and a reduction of its workforce. Due to low passenger demand,
2958-596: The same month including a new Davao–Bangkok (Don Mueang) service. It also resumed international flights from Iloilo International Airport after a four-year hiatus. Cebu Pacific is headquartered at the Cebu Pacific Building along Domestic Road in Pasay . The airline is a subsidiary of JG Summit Holdings . Cebu Pacific was the only Philippines-based member airline of Northwest Airlines ' WorldPerks award travel program. WorldPerks offered regular travelers
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#17327795311153016-550: The time by John Gokongwei . The airline temporarily ceased operations in February 1998 after being grounded by the government following the crash of the crash of Flight 387 that killed 104, but resumed services later the next month following re-certification of its aircraft. It initially started with 24 domestic flights daily among Metro Manila , Metro Cebu , and Metro Davao . By the end of 2001, its operations had grown to about 80 daily flights to 18 domestic destinations. In
3074-593: Was a Governor of then Province of Zamboanga and later Congressman of the lone Legislative District of Zamboanga during the 1st Congress of the Commonwealth of the Philippines . During the Japanese occupation in World War II , he was made Military Governor of the province. Ranillo was born February 28, 1898, to Primo Ranillo and Laureana Castillon in Dipolog, Zamboanga Peninsula. Handsome and bright, he
3132-854: Was awarded the Best Airline award at the Routes Asia Awards 2024 for its "exceptional contributions to airport and destination marketing in the Asia Pacific region". It was also awarded Best Low-Cost Airline Brand and Most Sustainable Low-Cost Airline in the Philippines for 2023 by the World Economic Magazine. In July 2024, Cebu Pacific shelved its plans to expand its long-haul operations. It then reduced its flights to China due to weak demand amid geopolitical tensions , and likewise terminated flights to Beijing. The airline focused instead on expanding regionally within
3190-681: Was captured by the Japanese and later recaptured and imprisoned by the American forces in June 1942. He was subsequently released in December 1942 and was appointed civilian governor of the Province of Zamboanga under the auspices of the US Tenth Military District . During this time, he ensured that the people Zamboanga did not starve as much by conducting a food production campaign and coordinating with other Filipino guerilla-controlled areas to allow necessary supplies to flow to
3248-885: Was part of the 1997 Third Airport Development Project, a six-airport package that was supposed to be funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the Philippine government with its counterpart fund. However, the Philippine government failed to provide on the counterpart fund for the $ 93 million project. The ADB loan was cancelled effective May 31, 2003. Designs for rehabilitation and upgrading were undertaken by COWI-NACO JV, with three local sub-consultants: TransAsia, Basic Team and COWI Philippines. The scope of works included: As of April 2007, only items numbers one, two, five, six, and seven were not yet implemented due to huge budgetary requirements. DOTC repackaged
3306-444: Was partially converted into a security buffer zone , to address probable terrorist threats. Forty slots of the old parking area were made part of the new parking area. The city government is expanding again the parking area to accommodate the additional passenger traffic toward the vicinity of the Miss Universe Garden. There is a mini-garden at the runway side of the terminal that contains a grotto . The Civil Aviation Authority of
3364-608: Was the only candidate from the Manila Law College to pass the Philippine Bar Examinations in 1926. A very articulate lawyer, he then became a judge in Basilan . Ranillo was elected Governor of the Province of Zamboanga in 1937. In 1939, he was present when President Manuel L. Quezon and his daughters Zenaida and Aurora "Baby" inaugurated the first bridge linking Dipolog and Dapitan, now called
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