Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. (AIC) announced the upcoming turnover of Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA) in June 2025, highlighting a P4.53-billion facility upgrade that is expected to significantly enhance Bohol’s tourism and commercial capacity. Under a 30-year concession, AIC will implement infrastructure enhancements including expanded terminal capacity, modern aviation systems, and upgraded airside and landside facilities.
Cosette V. Canilao, AIC president and CEO, emphasized the project’s role in “enabling the continued rise of Bohol as a vibrant tourism and economic hub in the Visayas,” positioning the airport alongside other AIC-operated facilities like Mactan-Cebu and Laguindingan International Airports.
Initial upgrades aim to boost BPIA’s passenger capacity from 2 million to 2.5 million annually within two years, with a long-term target of 3.9 million by 2030. AIC vice president Rafael M. Aboitiz noted that the project supports local economic pillars such as sustainable tourism and micro-enterprise growth, aligning with the Bohol Provincial Planning and Development Office’s strategic goals.
The Philippine Statistics Authority reported significant growth in Bohol’s transport (20.4 percent) and accommodation (27.9 percent) sectors in 2023, reflecting the province’s increasing readiness for infrastructure-driven economic acceleration.
