{"id":2921,"date":"2025-03-27T05:06:52","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T05:06:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sanggraloka.com\/dotrs-dizon-aims-for-upgrades-at-siargao-airport\/"},"modified":"2025-03-27T05:06:52","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T05:06:52","slug":"dotrs-dizon-aims-for-upgrades-at-siargao-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sanggraloka.com\/en\/dotrs-dizon-aims-for-upgrades-at-siargao-airport\/","title":{"rendered":"DOTr\u2019s Dizon Aims for Upgrades at Siargao Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n The Transportation Secretary, Vince Dizon, has mandated various modifications at Siargao Airport aimed at improving the aviation journey for travelers heading to one of the nation’s premier vacation spots.\n<\/p>\n

\n Dizon, who conducted an inspection of crucial airport improvement initiatives in Mindanao during the weekend, ordered a modular extension at Siargao Airport to boost seating capacity and tackle overcrowding issues. Additionally, he mandated the dismantling of the VIP lounge along with surplus X-ray equipment to streamline the security screening procedure.\n<\/p>\n

\n According to videos uploaded by Joseph Morong of GMA Integrated News on X (previously known as Twitter), Dizon appeared unhappy with the troubles faced by travelers at an airport processing about 17 daily flights.\n<\/p>\n

\n “Extreme is the difficulty our countrymen and tourists face here. It\u2019s incredibly cramped and hot! I removed this VIP lounge as it wasn\u2019t necessary; instead, we can use this area to create more space for passengers even just a little bit,” Dizon stated.\n<\/p>\n

\n (The local travelers and tourists here are struggling. The airport is extremely congested and stuffy! I instructed that this VIP lounge should be taken down as it is unnecessary and could provide more space for the passengers.)\n<\/p>\n

\n As per the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Siargao Airport was among the provincial airports examined by the Secretary during inspections conducted on March 22-23, together with Zamboanga International Airport and Camiguin Airport.\n<\/p>\n

\n \u201cSeeing the immediate need for more spaces inside the terminal building for the passengers, Sec. Dizon instructed CAAP to immediately implement expansion works for the terminal building that will effectively triple the current seating capacity of the airport,\u201d the agency said.\n<\/p>\n

\n “He also ordered the Office for Transportation Security to eliminate the initial passenger security screenings immediately following a thorough security risk evaluation,” the statement continued.\n<\/p>\n

\n The Department of Transportation announced that the expansion project for Siargao Airport is scheduled to finish by May 2025, providing advantages for residents as well as visitors.\n<\/p>\n

\n Dizon further emphasized the DOTr\u2019s objective to transform Siargao Airport into an international gateway over the long term and instructed CAAP to expedite the planning process for lengthening the runway as well as constructing a modern and top-tier passenger terminal.\n<\/p>\n

\n “We will prioritize the development and promotion of the Siargao Airport as an international gateway highlighting the significant importance of Siargao Island, which is considered one of the top tourist destinations in the entire country,” the DOTr chief further stated.\n<\/p>\n

\n (We will focus on the expansion and enhancement of Siargao Airport as an international gateway that shows the growing importance of Siargao Island which is considered one of the top tourist destinations in the country.)
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\n \u2014 Giselle Ombay\/RSJ, GMA Integrated News
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