Big business groups are urging Congress for sweeping reforms in the aviation sector, starting with the amendment of the Civil Aviation Authority Act of the Philippines (Caap) to stimulate growth and aid recovery in the postpandemic era.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Joint Foreign Chambers of the Philippines and local business groups welcomed the passage of House Bill No. 8700 and urged the Senate to file a counterpart measure. The groups are hoping the new law would be approved by the end of 2021.
The amendments would strengthen the role of Caap as a safety regulator, make domestic aviation more competitive and also pave the way for the separation of the agency’s conflicting rol…
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