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This was stressed by PAF chief-of-air staff Major Gen. Edgar Fallorina.
"It's a go," he said.
Rancudo Airfield, which measures 1.4 kilometers in length, sustained erosion damage in front and middle portions starting 2009.
This took place during typhoon seasons where huge waves often batter and hit the airstrip.
The airstrip can accommodate medium-sized military aircraft. It was constructed sometimes in the 1970s out of packed sand and coral debris.
Lockheed C-130 "Hercules" cargo planes are often utilized to transport food and other supplies to military units stationed in
"Right now, it's a two-stage construction project, the first stage is to provide the approach to the island (anchorage facility) and it's now being undertaken by the Navy. It's a naval project which involves dredging (to ensure entry of ships with large draft) so that the construction material can come in," said Fallorina.
He said the first part is now under bidding. "I understand they (Department of National Defense) have determined already the winning bidder, that's for the preparation alone for the island so that construction materials can come in."
The second part of the project, Fallorina said, is for the runway. "So right now, we are content with the Navy project first, and hopefully it will be finished this year."
The PAF in 2008 allocated P69 million for the repairs of Rancudo Airfield but the project did not push through as the contractor reportedly backed-out.
PAF chief Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Delgado admitted to this but said they are committed to repairing the erosion damage to the facility.
"The bottom line (is) we need to repair that," he stressed.
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