Bangsamoro Airport Authority to take over Jolo Airport; Sulu plans to relocate Jolo Airport to Maimbung

JOLO, Sulu – Sulu Gov. Abdusakur M. Tan said there are plans to relocate the Jolo Airport to Maimbung municipality as the airport and its surroundings are already congested and aircraft safety might be compromised in thelong run.

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur The Community and Family Services International (CFSI) and its partners held a Contract Signing and Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Construction of the Harmony Learning Center Marawi Project III (HLCMP/3) at Hadiya Village in Marawi City.

With support from the Zapanta Realty and Development Corporation, the project aims to contribute to a healthy, safe, and livable Marawi City by providing access to educational service and facilities to promote their healthy wellbeing.

The Harmony Learning Center will provide a place where the children of Hadiya Village can learn, create, and explore different things around them, and parents can be confident that their children are being cared for in a safe and fun environment.

The event was attended by Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM), City Social Welfare and Development (CSWD), Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG), the Department of Education (DEPED), Green Builder and Enterprises, City Engineering Office, Barangay officials, and the Hadiyah Home Owners Association. (PR)

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In a statement via the official Facebook page of the Sulu provincial government, Gov. Tan expressed these plans when he received officials from the Bangsamoro Ministry of Transportation and

Communication (MOTC) led by Engr Nasrodin Masakal at the provincial capitol last week.

Tan said this is also due to Maimbung’s location and near proximity to other municipalities being at the Center of the Sulu Mainland.

During the visit, the statement said, Masakal informed the governor about the transfer of management of the Jolo Airport from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) to the

MOTC through its Bangsamoro Airport Authority (BAA).

As to the plan transfer, Masakal sad: “A Feasibility Study on the proposed airport in Maimbung is required.”

Fencing of the Jolo Seaport

Tan also revealed the urgent need to expand the Jolo seaport towards deeper waters.

“At present, due to its shallow depth, only small and medium sized vessels are able to dock at the sea- port,” he said, adding that “ Load capacity is limited.“

Tan emphasized:

“Having the proper water depth, would allow the seaport to accommodate larger vessels. In effect, increase the volume of trade and transport of goods with other business entities throughout the country, boosting our local industries and spurring economic activity.”

ByMASN.YAHYA