Governor Emmylou Tali\u00f1o-Mendoza on Tuesday highlighted two game-changing initiatives expected to spur economic opportunities and position this province as a hub of connectivity once completed.<\/p>\n
In her State of the Province Address , Mendoza described the Cotabato Agro-Industrial Park (CAIP) and the Central Mindanao Airport (CMA) as key drivers of growth.<\/p>\n
CAIP secured PHP271.2 million in funding, with allocations for perimeter fencing, road networks, water and power systems, guardhouse and gate, perimeter lighting, and water distribution, among other components.<\/p>\n
The CMA, formerly the North Cotabato Rural Airport and often called the M’lang Airport, is under construction with a total budget of PHP1.2 billion.<\/p>\n
Designed to accommodate 3.5 million passengers annually, the airport is envisioned to enhance both agriculture and tourism.<\/p>\n
“Not only will agriculture be promoted through CAIP and CMA, these projects will also serve as gateways for tourism,” Mendoza said.<\/p>\n
She noted that CMA’s development is progressing rapidly, with several core facilities already more than 90 percent complete.<\/p>\n
CAIP, touted as Central Mindanao’s first agro-industrial hub, is also leading other Soccsksargen Region (South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, General Santos City) hubs in boosting agricultural production, raising farmers’ incomes, and creating sustainable livelihoods.<\/p>\n
Although Mendoza did not specify target completion dates, she emphasized that the province remains “debt-free” and has a PHP1.2 billion surplus in 2025.<\/p>\n
“The results of efficient and disciplined management of our finances are clear,” she said.<\/p>\n
She likewise outlined accomplishments under the Serbisyong Totoo (Real Service) program, which ensures that government services remain accessible to Cotabate\u00f1os. (PNA)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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