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==[[Catanduanes News]]==
==[[Catanduanes News]]==
'''Korean agency starts survey on Virac airport upgrade'''
'''CSC spearheads logo design contest for Linggo ng Kalikasan'''
*Source: http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=841330671529
*Source: http://pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?menu=2&webregion=R05&article=841331266794
*By: Edna A. Bagadiong
*By: GSRubio
*''March 07, 2012''
*''March 09, 2012''


VIRAC, Catanduanes- The Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), in cooperation with the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) and Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), has started preliminary survey of the Virac Airport here recently.
VIRAC, Catanduanes- As a kick-off to the annual Linggo ng Kalikasan celebration, the Catanduanes State Colleges will spearhead the Logo Designing Contest which is open to all interested Catandunganons who have a  flair for graphics design and visual arts.


According to Engr. Raul Glorioso of CAAP, the upgrading of the province's sole airport is a proposed project of DOTC to KOICA to upgrade and develop Virac airport at par with other airports in other countries.
The entry must capture the essence of the theme, “Sa Turismo at Kalikasan, Nakasalalay ang Matatag na Kinabukasan.”


The said offer also came up due to flight cancellations when the weather is cloudy due to landing inconvenience which caused flights to return to Manila. Aside from these, the current airport lacks strong lights that should serve as guide of pilots if the weather is cloudy due to heavy rains.
The criteria for judging are: originality (40%), content/relevance (25%), format/aesthetic appeal (25%), and creativity/overall impact (10%). It must also have a written explanation on the concept contained in the logo. A certification as to the originality of the logo signed by the participant is also required. Should complaints arise, prize will be forfeited, if ever the entry wins. As such, the certification must also be attached to the email or file together with the entry.


Cabana also said that if the project materializes, the cost of the upgrading will reach an estimate of $3 million that will be granted by KOICA which will cover obstruction removal, construction of new apron, passenger terminal building, taxiway, administration building, airport drainage system, vehicle parking area, perimeter fence, fire station building, procurement of air navigation and communications equipment, crash, fire and rescue (CFR) vehicle and maintenance vehicle.
The entries can be submitted electronically in JPEG format at catanduanes_state_colleges@yahoo.com, with the subject “Logo Entry” or can be forwarded in CD/DVD or flash drive to the Office of the Executive Assistance Services, Catanduanes State Colleges.


At present, Virac airport already has an administration building and a fire station building which shall result in changes in funds and other concerns.
For clarity and sharpness of image, the logo entry must have a minimum of 300 DPI resolution. The deadline for submission is on March 13, 2012.


It is also expected to increase air traffic demand (passenger, aircraft and cargo), stimulate business trade and investment opportunities, speed up movement of passengers, goods and services and increase economic growth and activities.
Top three entries will receive the following prizes: First Prize - P3,000.00, Second Prize - 2,000.00 and Third Prize - 1,000.00.


Virac airport runway and apron stretches at 1,886 which needs to be rehabilitated due to some joints and cracks.
The first prize winner logo will be used in the Linggo ng Kalikasan Celebration to be spearheaded by the Provincial Government of Catanduanes, together with national and local government agencies in the Catanduanes on June 18-22, 2012.
 
Moreover, according to CAAP, from the average annual passenger traffic of 19,845 Virac airport recorded a significant increase in the last three years reaching 43,279 passengers in 2011.
 
Meanwhile, the province is very optimistic that the plans of the airport upgrading will prosper since it shall benefit everyone especially in terms of the province's tourism. The survey will last for more or less one week.


==Catanduanes Zip Codes==
==Catanduanes Zip Codes==
Jesz143
43,102

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