The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has announced plans to invest around PHP1 billion in upgrading ports in Palawan. The agency is seeking contractors for the upgrade of the Port of Puerto Princesa and its nearby facilities. The first phase of the project is expected to cost PHP599.15 million and will cover the removal and excavation work, as well as the enhancement of the port’s operational area. The contractor selected for this project will have 660 days to complete the assigned tasks.
Additionally, the PPA has allocated PHP386.22 million for the construction of aids to marine navigation across six ports in Palawan, including Puerto Princesa, Brooke’s Point, Roxas, Taytay, Culion, and El Nido. This project involves installing navigational aids such as beacons, buoys, lights and marks to guide navigators and identify safe channels or potential obstructions. The completion timeline for this project is set at 134 days.
A pre-bid conference for both projects is scheduled for May 30, 2024, and offers will be opened on June 14, 2024.
