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PHILIPPINE STATE COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS

GEC 4107 – Contemporary World
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“Above and Beyond: The Impact of Philippine Airports Modernization”

BANAAG, CARLOS

BLANQUERA, JOSHUA

ENRIQUEZ, KENNETH (EIC)

GONZALES, EMMANUEL

JULIAN, GERARD

KIM, IAN

LAURITO, MARK DARREN

NGO, CHRISTIAN DANIEL

BSAMT 3-2
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TOPIC PROPOSAL FOR CONTEMPORARY MAGAZINE

1. Overall Theme of your contemporary magazine

- Above and Beyond: The Impact of Philippine Airports on International Trade and
Tourism
- Sky-High Vision: A Closer Look at the Modernization of Philippine Airports to Meet
Global Standards
- Turbulent Skies: The Challenges and Opportunities of Developing Philippine Airport
Infrastructure
- Philippine Airports: Paving the Way for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth
- The Social and Economic Benefits of Investing in Philippine Airport Infrastructure

2. What specific topics or issues your group will tackle in the selected group project
- The Philippine airport infrastructure plays a crucial role in the social and economic
development of the country. Here are some ways how:
o Tourism: The Philippines is a popular tourist destination, and a significant
part of the country's economy depends on tourism. The airport infrastructure
is the first point of contact for tourists visiting the country. An efficient airport
system will ensure that tourists have a positive experience and encourage
repeat visits, contributing to the growth of the tourism industry and generating
revenue.
o Trade: The Philippines is an export-oriented economy, and the airport
infrastructure is an essential component of the country's logistics chain. An
efficient airport system can facilitate the movement of goods and materials,
reducing lead times, and improving the competitiveness of Philippine products
in the international market.
o Employment: The airport infrastructure can create job opportunities for
Filipinos. For example, the expansion of airports can create new jobs in
construction, maintenance, and operations. The growth of the aviation
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industry can also create employment opportunities in related sectors such as

hospitality and tourism.
o Connectivity: The airport infrastructure can improve connectivity between
different regions of the country. This can help to reduce regional disparities
and promote inclusive growth. Improved connectivity can also encourage
investment in previously underserved areas, leading to more balanced
economic development.
o Disaster response: The Philippines is prone to natural disasters such as
typhoons and earthquakes. The airport infrastructure can play a vital role in
disaster response by facilitating the transportation of relief goods and
personnel to affected areas.
o In conclusion, the Philippine airport infrastructure is a critical factor in the
country's social and economic development. An efficient airport system can
boost the tourism industry, enhance trade, create job opportunities, and
improve.
3. Also provide any details about how your group is doing or working together

SECTION/ISSUE TASK ROLE

Editor’s Page Editor-in-chief: Kenneth Enriquez
Featured Creatives Artist/ Graphic Designer: Carlos Banaag
 Photographs Photographer: Kenneth Enriquez
 Editorial Cartoon *Create own design of airport (architecturally
aesthetic)
* Produce/research atleast 20 photos
PIDS Economic Research Summary Writer 1: Gerard Julian & Ian Kim
Note:
*After reading and summarizing, come up to a
single idea what is the reading all about
*use your imaginary on how to express the
readings
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Society and Culture Page
Promoting Filipino Patriotism among Youth
Aviation-related Issue
Lay-out / Editing
Writer 2: Christian Daniel Ngo & Joshua
Blanquera (Individual Output)
Note:
* Show to the reader the real life scenarios
Writer 3: Emmanuel Gonzales
Note:
* Build a remarkable question or phrase
Writer 4: Mark Darren Laurito & Gerard Julian
Note:
*Most controversy yet unique, propose atleast
4 issues
Editor-in-Chief: Kenneth Enriquez