Governor Arthur R. Defensor, Jr. met with Department of Transportation (DOTr) Undersecretary for Road Transport and Infrastructure Jesus Ferdinand D. Ortega, and Engr. Eduardo Mangalili representing the Office of Assistant Secretary for Aviation and Airports Enrique Antonio J. Esquivel III on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at the DoTr Office, PRIMEX Building, Greenhills, San Juan City.
The meeting focused on the Province of Iloilo’s Provincial Public Transport Route Plan (PPTRP) and the proposed expansion of the Iloilo International Airport.
Gov. Defensor was accompanied by the PPTRP Technical Team, led by EnP. Mario N. Nillos and EnP. Mary Rose Matucan from the PPDO.
Following Gov. Defensor’s discussion with Usec. Ortega and representatives of Asec. Esquivel III, a technical meeting regarding the Iloilo PPTRP was held with representatives from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board central office, led by Atty. Joanne Elmedolan.
Usec. Ortega assured the Governor of expediting the review and endorsement of the PPTRP to the LTFRB.
Engr. Mangalili updated the Governor on the ongoing improvements at the Iloilo International Airport.
Update: As a result of the discussion, today, the office of Usec. Ortega endorsed the Iloilo PPTRP to the LTFRB for the issuance of a Notice of Compliance. (PPDO)
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