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Over P430B needed for new PH airport

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A study conducted by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) said the Philippines will need P436 billion (about $9.9 billion) to construct a new international airport. The new airport that would replace the congested Ninoy Aquino International Airport will have a capacity of 130 million passengers a year, and 4 runways that can handle 700,000 aircraft landings and take-offs annually. JICA recommended Sangley Point in Cavite as site. The transportation and communications department wants the new international airport to be operational by 2027.

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