Former Senator Ping Lacson visited Romblon, where he assured residents of help to boost the province’s economic growth, including tourism.
Lacson met with the province’s residents as well as local officials led by Governor Jose Riano, Vice Governor Armando Gutierrez, and Representative Eleandro Jesus Madrona.
“Romblon was the 10th fastest growing economy among the country’s provinces in 2023.”
“Romblon was the 10th fastest growing economy among the country’s provinces in 2023. I believe we can accelerate Romblon’s growth into a first-class province if we boost the tourism sector,” he told local officials and residents in Filipino, during a brief meeting.
Lacson said one way this can be done is to extend the runway at the province’s lone airport.
The Aquino administration had approved this but work on it was stalled due to the Covid pandemic in 2020.
“With direct flights, tourists can come in and further boost Romblon’s economic growth.”
“With direct flights, tourists can come in and further boost Romblon’s economic growth,” he explained.
Lacson said that should he earn a seat in the Senate in May, he may help address this by ensuring funding for the 900-meter extension of the airport’s runway, to allow more flights to and from Romblon.
