CAAP

EIGHT CONTRACTORS bid for the P264.62-million Virac Airport Development Project, while three put in offers for the P455.90-million Tacloban Airport project, according to the Department of Transportation (DoTr).

The Virac project covers the site development as well as the construction of a control tower. The winning bidder will be given 720 days to complete the project, the DoTr said following the opening of bids on Thursday.

Meanwhile, the Tacloban project, which will have a 600-day completion timetable. The project covers the construction and upgrade of landside and airside facilities. — Ashley Erika O. Jose