Daily Tribune‘We’re waiting for the runway to be completed before we proceed. And we’re also developing a naval facility there’
Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. said the development of a naval facility within the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement site in Palawan is ongoing.
“We’re waiting for the runway to be completed before we proceed. And we’re also developing a naval facility there,” Teodoro told reporters in an interview in Palawan on Monday.
Teodoro revealed the government’s plan to build a military reservation in the area to further improve the transportation infrastructure and “secure all the bases.”
“We’re talking to the Office of the Executive Secretary for a portion in the south to be proclaimed a military reservation so we can connect the airport in Puerto, in the seaport,” he added.
Teodoro attended the founding anniversary of the Western Command (WesCom) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. He also graced the blessing of newly acquired equipment for the WesCom.
Teodoro said the Department of National Defense is awaiting the completion of a runway in the area before moving forward with the development of other military infrastructure.
