TINIAN Mayor Edwin P. Aldan on Friday said he supports the renaming of Tinian International Airport in honor of former Senate President Francisco Manglona Borja.
In an interview on Friday, Aldan said he was pleased to express his support for the Commonwealth Ports Authority’s intent to rename the Tinian International Airport as the Francisco Manglona Borja/Tinian International Airport.
On Wednesday, CPA hosted a public hearing in Tinian Elementary School’s cafeteria to hear what Tinian community members had to say about the plan to rename the airport in honor of Borja who also served as the island’s mayor.
Aldan and other Tinian leaders were present at the public hearing.
He said such recognition “is long-awaited and well-deserved for a public servant who spent most of his life working toward the progress of the Municipality of Tinian and the entire CNMI.”
Aldan said Borja dedicated his life to serving his community and improving the lives of his fellow citizens. He worked tirelessly to promote economic development, improve infrastructure, and provide better opportunities for the people of Tinian, Aldan said.
As mayor, Borja pioneered many initiatives that have had a lasting impact on the island, including the construction of the Tinian airport’s second runway and departure terminal, which has become a vital hub for transportation and commerce for Tinian, Aldan said.
“Renaming the airport in honor of Francisco Manglona Borja is a fitting tribute to a public servant who has made significant contributions to the growth and development of Tinian and the CNMI. It is a symbol of our gratitude and respect for his dedication and service to the people of this island,” Aldan said.
‘I extend my heartfelt congratulations to former Senator Borja and his family for this well-deserved recognition, and I am proud to support this proposal by CPA,” he added.
Francisco M. Borja
