Duterte to Witness Car Wrecking, Inspects Airport in Cagayan

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is set to travel to Port Irene in Sta. Ana town tomorrow to personally witness the condemnation and public destruction of illegally imported luxury cars at the freeport.

Of the 855 contraband luxury vehicles impounded in a warehouse at Port Irene, at least 25 of these cars will be wrecked during the President’s visit.

The President, upon his arrival, will inspect the facilities of the newly completed Cagayan North International Airport in Lal-lo town and lead the unveiling of the airport’s marker.

Atty. Raul Lambino, Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) administrator and chief executive officer, will brief the President on the airport’s latest developments as well as the remaining equipment needed for the airport’s full operation, including the issuance of permit from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAAP).

Lambino, in his previous interviews, said the new airport is being readied to receive its first two international commercial flights from Macau, China on 23 March 2018. President Duterte is also expected to address at least 300 CEZA locators, local officials, farmers and community folks from Lal-lo and Sta. Ana towns during his visit. (ALM/OTB/PIA-2)