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Michael Punongbayan - The Philippine Star
May 13, 2026 | 12:00am
Funding for the conduct of a feasibility study on the proposed Sangley Point International Airport (SPIA) has been approved, the USTDA said.
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MANILA, Philippines — The United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has expressed support for the construction of a new international airport in Cavite, to strengthen and secure transportation links between the Philippines and the US.
Funding for the conduct of a feasibility study on the proposed Sangley Point International Airport (SPIA) has been approved, the USTDA said.
The SPIA is expected to decongest Manila’s existing airports and serve as a key international aviation gateway for the Philippines.
“The high volume of direct international flights between the United States and the Philippines reflects the steadfast friendship of our countries, and we share a desire to see passenger traffic flourish safely and efficiently,” USTDA deputy director Thomas Hardy said.
“This project is one of many shared priorities with the Philippines government to achieve our collective goal of a free and open Indo-Pacific,” he added.
The USTDA said it awarded the funding to Philippine project developer Cavitex Holdings Inc., which selected California-based SAP Group LLC to conduct the study.
The SAP will provide US technical expertise to guide the airport’s development, including air traffic forecasts and financial analyses as well as recommendations for advanced security screening.
The USTDA said the study would promote the adoption of trusted US solutions including screening technologies, airport construction components, safety and security equipment, telecommunications networks and consulting services.
It said the project is aligned with the Luzon Economic Corridor effort, which intends to strengthen connectivity and economic resilience across a key region of the Philippines.
The USTDA said that Sangley’s construction will address Manila’s rising travel demand and air traffic congestion by expanding the city’s capacity for both cargo and passenger traffic.
US OKs funding for new Cavite int’l airport study
Michael Punongbayan
MANILA, Philippines — The United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has expressed support for the construction of a new international airport in Cavite, to strengthen and secure transportation links between the Philippines and the US.
Funding for the conduct of a feasibility study on the proposed Sangley Point International Airport (SPIA) has been approved, the USTDA said.
The SPIA is expected to decongest Manila’s existing airports and serve as a key international aviation gateway for the Philippines.
“The high volume of direct international flights between the United States and the Philippines reflects the steadfast friendship of our countries, and we share a desire to see passenger traffic flourish safely and efficiently,” USTDA deputy director Thomas Hardy said.
“This project is one of many shared priorities with the Philippines government to achieve our collective goal of a free and open Indo-Pacific,” he added.
The USTDA said it awarded the funding to Philippine project developer Cavitex Holdings Inc., which selected California-based SAP Group LLC to conduct the study.
The SAP will provide US technical expertise to guide the airport’s development, including air traffic forecasts and financial analyses as well as recommendations for advanced security screening.
The USTDA said the study would promote the adoption of trusted US solutions including screening technologies, airport construction components, safety and security equipment, telecommunications networks and consulting services.
It said the project is aligned with the Luzon Economic Corridor effort, which intends to strengthen connectivity and economic resilience across a key region of the Philippines.
The USTDA said that Sangley’s construction will address Manila’s rising travel demand and air traffic congestion by expanding the city’s capacity for both cargo and passenger traffic.
