Rancudo Strip, which is an integral
part of Pagas island is going to be repaired and upgraded as updated by the
Department of foreign Affairs and Philipines Air Force. This decision came at a
very crucial time, at a time when the government has already called for
moratorium. The decision has received a wide applause from the army personnel
but the opposition is leaving no point to
criticize.
criticize.
Spokesperson Charles Jose said, “We
are not trying to violate DOC, and we had occupied this arena before the new set
of rules was imposed”. The government and army seem to be in full mood of
taking over the protection of area and make it a safer place to live.
He also added, “Philippines have
been faithful since the time we signed the DOC in 2002”. The first round of
repairing is about removing the old turfs and placing new turfs in their places
in order to restore strength. In the second stage they plan to repair the
air-strip actually. It happens to be the responsibility of PHP480 million to
repair and upgrade Navy and Air Force in Pagas Island. Various firms have tried
to grab the deal and one firm has successfully grabbed and deal and is working
with government to get it repaired it by the end of the year.
