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Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez’s plan to develop the 37.2-hectare Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea at a cost of P3 billion has drawn the support of Surigao del Sur Rep. Johnny Pimentel.
“Pag-asa is surrounded by rich marine life, making it ideal for diving and fishing for leisure, exercise, or competition,” he added. Depending on the type of Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft used, a flight from Puerto Princesa to Pag-asa would take one and a half to two and a half hours. He said the entire Kalayaan islands, which have a combined land area of around 79 hectares, could potentially become the Maldives of the Philippines.
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