Zamboanga City Mayor John Dalipe and his elder brother, Zamboanga City 2nd District Representative Jose Manuel Dalipe, pledged to work together on the construction of a new airport in the city.
This came as the appraisal of private lots that will be affected by the project in Barangays Mercedes, Talabaan, and Zambowood is ongoing.
Rep. Dalipe noted that out of 44 lots appraised by the Land Bank of the Philippines, 10 lots amounting to P152 million are subject to negotiations.
The elder Dalipe championed the P1 billion allocation to jumpstart the new airport project.
The airport’s old site is being eyed for conversion into a commercial hub.
The airport’s old site, meanwhile, is being eyed for conversion into a commercial hub.
Of the P1 billion allocation, P200 million came from the 2019 General Appropriations Act (GAA) and P800 million from the 2020 GAA.
“A more modern airport would spur economic activities in the city, benefiting businesses and ultimately, ordinary residents.”
The Dalipes believe that a more modern airport would spur economic activities in the city, benefiting businesses and ultimately, ordinary residents.
“I will work together not only with my brother but with Congressman Khymer Olaso of the first district as well, for the development and progress of this city,” Mayor Dalipe concluded.
