Another runway to be constructed in NAIA

Another runway will be constructed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. This was once of the things agreed on during a meeting in Malacanang, where San Miguel and Philippine Airlines president Ramon Ang presented his proposed solutions to the congestion of flights at NAIA. Transportation Secretary Jun Abaya confirmed the proposal has been approved. Now, they will just have to iron out the details and measure the open space beside runway 6-24. Ang also suggested buying the more modern navigation system Ground Base Augmented Systems (G-Bus). Abaya said they will first consult with the Civil Aviation Authority if that is acceptable. But the more permanent and long-term solution would be the construction of a bigger airport beside Manila Bay. It would be big enough to have four runways. According to Ang's proposal, it will be built on a reclamation area owned by CyberBay. At $10 billion, it would be more than six times bigger than the government's biggest unsolicited project, the P65 billion LRT 1 Extension. And at 750 hectares, it would be bigger than two municipalities, San Juan and Pateros. Ang says the government should hold a bidding for this project, and he is ready to let go of his control over PAL to be able to participate. -- Ces Oreña-Drilon, ABS-CBN News Mornings@ANC, May 16, 2014