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Silay City, Philippines — The P5.6-billion New Bacolod Silay Airport will usher in growth opportunities for Negros Island, Vice President Noli de Castro has said.
De Castro led the inauguration of the new international airport here Friday afternoon. It was also attended by Transportation and Communications Secretary Leandro Mendoza and Japanese and Negrense officials.
The 72-year-old Bacolod airport was closed down Thursday evening after the last flight out.
"The endless opportunities that this new and modern airport could bring to Silay City and to Negros Island does not mean that Silay's gain is Bacolod's loss," De Castro said.
"Being a highly urbanized city, Bacolod has a great potential to develop central business districts and commercial mix-use areas," De Castro said. /Inquirer
