The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has earmarked around PHP62 million to upgrade the existing Baguio and Bicol airports in the Philippines. The agency is inviting bids for contractors to carry out works at the Loakan Airport in Baguio City and Bicol International Airport in Daraga.
The PHP48.45 million Loakan Airport development project will include the rehabilitation of the passenger terminal building among other upgrades. Work will be completed in 300 days. For the Bicol Airport, the agency will spend around P13.57 million to correct the runway strip grade. This is expected to take 120 days to complete.
During 2023, the DOTr is aiming to complete around PHP1 trillion in airport projects in the Philippines.