Poe pushes creation of Bulacan Airport City Eco Zone

POE PUSHES ESTABLISHMENT OF BULACAN AIRPORT CITY: Sen. Grace Poe on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 sponsors a bill that would establish the Bulacan Airport City Special Economic Zone and Freeport. Voltaire F. Domingo/Senate Social Media Unit

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Grace Poe endorsed on Tuesday a bill pushing for the establishment of Bulacan Airport City Economic Zone.

Poe, in her sponsorship speech delivered in a Senate session, said Senate Bill No. 2572 under Committee Report No. 209 aims to usher in a new age of economic opportunities and investments in the province of Bulacan.

“What we are sponsoring today is the next big step—the creation of a special economic zone with the airport project at its heart. No airport is an island. The success of an airport relies on a whole ecosystem of properly run highways and roads, vibrant markets and industries, and seamless collaboration with its neighboring towns and communities,” said Poe.

Poe, who also sits as the chairperson of the Senate committee on public services, said the proposed establishment of an ecozone in Bulacan seeks to follow “success stories” of international airport ecozones such as those in Ireland and South Korea.

“In terms of investments, its goal is to attract a whole array of businesses and institutions ranging from hi-tech conglomerates such as Samsung, to semiconductor manufacturers, battery manufacturers, electric vehicle makers, and other emerging and sustainable technologies,” said Poe.

Poe said the proposed Bulacan Airport City poses economic potential worth P130.9 billion, adding that it may generate jobs to at least 800,000 to 1.2 million Filipinos.

“Ang kahit anong proyekto na pangkaunlaran, local man o national, ay napagtatagumpayan lamang kung mayroong sama-samang pagpaplano. At sa panukalang batas na ito, masisiguro na kasama ang Bulacan sa paglipad tungo sa mga bagong oportunidad at pag-asa. It is thus my honor to endorse to this Chamber for deliberation, Senate Bill No. 2572, under Committee Report No. 209,” Poe said.

(Any development project, whether local or national, can only succeed if there is collective planning. And with this bill, it will be ensured that Bulacan is included in the flight to new opportunities and hope. It is thus my honor to endorse to this Chamber for deliberation, Senate Bill No. 2572, under Committee Report No. 209.)