• GILBERT P. BAYORAN
Anticipating an influx of tourists after Negros Occidental won the hosting for the 22nd Organic World Congress (OWC) in 2027, Victorias City Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez said he is determined to prioritize the improvement of the Bacolod-Silay Airport infrastructure, once elected as congressman of the Negros Occidental 3rd district.
The OWC is dubbed as one of the biggest international events for sustainable farming and organic agriculture, attended by experts and advocates of organic agriculture all over the world.
This will be done through government funding or collaboration with the private sector, Benitez said in a statement.
Benitez was among the Negros Occidental mayors who attended the 21st OWC in Taiwan from December 2 to 6.
“A modernized airport will enhance connectivity, drive economic growth, attract investments, and support our tourism industry, ultimately improving the lives of all Negrosanons,” he added.
“I will work to ensure that our airport becomes a world-class gateway,” Benitez further said.*
