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DTI: GMR Group to develop Sangley Point International Airport

Published Aug 14, 2025 09:23 am
An artist’s rendition of the proposed Sangley Point International Airport. I Manila Bulletin file photo
An artist’s rendition of the proposed Sangley Point International Airport. I Manila Bulletin file photo
The Marcos administration has secured a commitment from Indian infrastructure giant GMR Group to develop the Sangley Point International Airport (SPIA) in Cavite to help decongest the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and improve regional connectivity.
According to a statement from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the commitment was made during a meeting with GMR Group's Business Chairman for Energy and International Airports, Srinivas Bommidala, and local partners Cavitex Holdings Inc. and Yuchengco-led House of Investments.
DTI said this initiative is part of the Marcos Jr. administration’s strategy to secure transformative investments in transportation, logistics, and digital infrastructure.
For her part, Trade Secretary Cristina A. Roque expressed strong confidence in GMR Group, citing its “proven track record.”

She noted the company’s successful completion of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport and a new passenger terminal at Clark International Airport, both delivered despite the challenges of the pandemic.
“GMR has been a trusted partner of the Philippines since 2014 and is widely recognized for its successful delivery,” Roque said on Thursday, Aug. 14. “The Philippines is fully committed to improving its connectivity within its 7,600 islands and the whole world, and I believe the GMR Group shares the same commitment with us in their latest project.”
President Marcos Jr. highlighted the project’s strategic importance, noting its potential to create up to 15,000 jobs and generate an estimated $500 million in government revenue.
The President also assured the consortium that the national government is working with the Cavite provincial government to expedite land-related approvals, aiming to keep the project on schedule.
The Sangley Point airport project has faced a history of setbacks and delays. In 2020, a consortium that included a Chinese state-owned company was initially awarded the contract, but the deal was canceled in early 2021 by the Cavite provincial government due to what it called “various deficiencies” in the consortium's submission of requirements.
A new consortium, led by Cavitex Holdings and the Yuchengco Group of Companies, later submitted an unsolicited proposal and was awarded the contract after a “Swiss challenge” process.
However, the project continued to face delays. In 2024, the Department of Transportation confirmed the group had not yet submitted its detailed engineering design and other necessary requirements, such as an environmental compliance certificate.
In addition to the Sangley project, GMR expressed interest in operating and upgrading regional airports in Laoag, Siargao, and Bohol. The President reportedly welcomed this proposal, recognizing its potential to stimulate regional economic growth and tourism—a key goal of his administration’s “Build Better More” infrastructure program.
The DTI is actively pursuing partnerships with foreign companies to expand their operations in the Philippines. GMR Group reiterated its long-term dedication to the country, citing its strategic location, strong economic growth prospects, and the government’s support for infrastructure development.

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