Bukidnon Airport project displaces Lumad families, raises concerns over relocation site

GMA Network - Oct 4, 2026

The construction of Bukidnon's first airport is expected to improve transportation, tourism, and business in the province, but some in Indigenous families displaced by the project say they are still waiting for promised services and livelihood support at their relocation site.

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