By PR | 08:41 PM March 10, 2025
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon visited Bohol on Saturday, March 8, to discuss with local officials led by Governor Erico Aumentado, the various transportation initiatives that will help improve the province’s connectivity.
The secretary’s trip was to visit several transport gateways and facilities, with Bohol being one of the top tourist destinations in the country.
One of the matters discussed during their meeting was the upcoming concession for the operation and management of Bohol-Panglao International Airport to the Aboitiz group, which will commence in June this year.
Also on the agenda was the conversion of the Old Tagbilaran Airport into the Bohol Business Park, with the Provincial Government and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines forming a joint venture to manage and develop the land that was vacated after airport operations were transferred to BPIA.
Aumentado also relayed to Dizon other projects that are currently in the pipeline, such as the proposed monorail line between Panglao and Tagbilaran and the development of Alburquerque and Candijay ports, which will help improve connectivity and convenience among commuters and tourists.
Aumentado asked for support from DOTr for these initiatives, as they will help the province achieve its economic growth and continue to serve as an example for sustainable development, being the country’s first and only UNESCO Global Geopark and Regenerative Island.
Dizon then assured his full support for the development of Bohol as part of its endeavors to further improve the transportation system in the country.
He was accompanied by other DOTr officials, including Usec. Atty. Giovanni Lopez, Usec. Steve Pastor, Usec. Capt. Jim Sydiongco, Usec. Atty. Jonathan Ronulo, Asec. Michelle De Vera, CAAP Director-General, LTGEN Raul Del Rosario, DDGA Atty. Danjun Lucas, PPA General Manager Jay Santiago, Chief of Staff Allan Yap, Ms. Zhane Liwanag-Ramos, and Vice President and Head of Airports Business of Aboitiz InfraCapital, Rafael Aboitiz.
On the other hand, Aumentado was accompanied by provincial administrator Asteria Caberte and chief of staff Filipina Asoy-Piollo.
The provincial government of Bohol continues to work with the Department of Transportation as part of its Strategic Change Agenda of improving infrastructure and utilities and shaping a “smart, resilient, and inclusive” province.
