MANILA, Philippines—Work may soon officially start for the repair and upgrade of the decrepit runway on Pag-asa (Thitu) Island in the West Philippine Sea.
According to a government source, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana is set to sign the contract and notice to proceed for the project, which had been long planned even by previous administrations.
A notice of award was issued by the Department of National Defense to the company Mamsar Construction last April 27, the official said.
Mamsar also built the P450 million sheltered port on Pag-asa Island, which was inaugurated in 2020.
In 2020, the government launched …
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