📋 Tender Overview
DAGUPAN CITY (PIA) -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) continues to modernize the countrys transport system to ensure safe and reliable travel by land, air, and sea. During the Usapang Budget Natin town hall at the Bacnotan Public Market, DOTr Undersecretary Teodorico Jose R. Delfin pointed out that the agencys budget supports community needs and serves as a bridge to livelihoods. Because we know that transportation is not just a need, it is a bridge to many opportunities. The movement and connection of people and communities are essential for life and livelihood, Delfin said. For 2026, the DOTr has a P91.3-billion budget focused on upgrading infrastructure and improving service efficiency. Airport and port development The DOTr is expanding key gateways in Northern Luzon: Airports Laoag International Airport: P507.3 million for runway widening and leveling. Candon Airport: P350 million for runway asphalting and apron construction. Vigan Airport: P70 million for facility upgrades. Seaports P247 million total for the construction and inspection of ports in Agoo and San Fernando City, La Union, and Sta. Catalina Port in Ilocos Sur. Delfin noted that while railways get the headlines, these social ports are critical for connecting remote communities to the mainstream economy. Modern hubs and master planning The agency is building the P700-million Ilocos Norte Transport Hub. This central terminal will include a park-and-ride building to streamline commuter transfers. Additionally, the DOTr is drafting a P93.5-million transport master plan for Metro Laoag and Metro La Union (2026-2027) to reduce traffic and travel times. Luzons transport system will soon feature large-scale rail networks: North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR): Connecting Clark, Metro Manila, and Calamba. North Long Haul Railway: Currently under study, this line aims to extend services to Bulacan, Pangasinan, La Union, and the Ilocos provinces. Our efforts are not just about building infrastructure--they are about connecting people, improving livelihoods, and creating opportunities for every Filipino, Delfin concluded. (CCMT/RPM, PIA Pangasinan)
