Sulu proposes new, modern airport

From the Mindanao Examiner (Mar 10, 2023): Sulu proposes new, modern airport

SULU – A new and modern airport may soon rise in Sulu which could further boost trade and commerce, including tourism and put the southern Filipino province as a gateway to BIMP–EAGA or the Brunei Indonesia Malaysia Philippines-East ASEAN Growth Area.





Provincial government photo shows Gov. Sakur Tan as he looks at photos of the proposed airport site in Talipao-Maimbung municipalities.

The regional government through the Bangsamoro Planning and Development Authority (BPDA) has already approved the conduct of a feasibility study for the proposed airport that straddles Talipao and Maimbung municipalities, according to Gov. Sakur Tan.

Tan said the BPDA has already approved the funding for the conduct of a feasibility study for the new airport. “It is a pragmatic move, due to its location and near proximity to other municipalities being at the center of the Sulu mainland,” he said.

Members of the BPDA were recently in Sulu and conducted a preliminary aerial survey of the proposed airport site. The officials were led by Director Engr. Kadil Sulaik Jr., and Engineers Esmael Usop and Bernie Taula; and also Yasher Arafat Usman, the project assistant; and planning officer Edenson Magiting.

They were also joined by Engineers Bertrand Chio, head of the Provincial Planning and Development Office, and his assistant Ben Akalal; Abdurasad Baih, the provincial engineer; and Engr. Aldrin A Juljani, the assistant provincial assessor.

Sulaik said the BPDA would also provide assistance in the power generation requirements of Sulu. “Provide us with the projected yearly power requirements for our reference so we can provide the necessary assistance,” Sulaik told Tan.

Tan thanked the regional government and the BPDA for their infrastructure support. Currently, the capital town of Jolo hosts the lone airport in the province which is also being used by the military.

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