Their military does not have enough planes to justify improvements to the airstrip. Money would be better spent on other improvements on the island.

Improving the runway may only aid china should they get into a conflict and china moves on the island.

Wonder if any USAID money going into this project. USAID has built several runways in the Philippines over the last 10-15 years. If so, then the runway improvements are meant for American aircraft and it makes more sense.