TACLOBAN CITY—The Daniel Z. Romualdez (DZR) Airport in Tacloban City is undergoing major upgrades, amounting to a P2.3-billion modernization, to meet international standards.
The project, part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s P7.7-billion Aviation Infrastructure Program, aims to boost tourism and economic growth in Eastern Visayas.
Upgrades include a new passenger terminal building, runway expansion, and better access roads, set for completion in 2026.
The first phase of the terminal construction is valued at P761.91 million, while the second phase has a budget of P1.05 billion, which commenced on January 26, 2024. Current work focuses on roofing and architectural elements.
The airport, among the top 10 busiest in the country, accommodated 1.48 million passengers in 2022 and handles approximately 40 daily flights, with new Iloilo and Davao routes recently added.
“As a highly urbanized city and gateway to Eastern Visayas, it is good news that our DZR Airport will achieve international status by 2026,” Mayor Alfred Romualdez said in his social media post.
“This is a significant step in expanding our connections to the world and opening more opportunities for our people. Let us work together to support the progress of our city,” the city mayor added.
(TACLOBAN CITY INFORMATION OFFICE)
