Matnog Port P2.2B expansion awarded to KKC-SB Construction JV

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has awarded to the joint venture (JV) of Khan Kon Chi Construction and Development Corp. (KKCCDC) and SB Construction Corp. the P2.195 billion contract for the first phase expansion of Matnog port in Sorsogon.

The notice of award was issued on October 27 after the PPA Bids and Awards Committee resolved to declare the JV as the lowest calculated and responsive bidder in a resolution dated October 21. The notice to proceed and contract were dated November 9, 2026.

PPA last September announced it is seeking bidders for the Matnog Port Expansion Project (Phase I), which includes removal, disposal and excavation works, and construction of port operational area, and continuous roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) ramp. PPA had an allocation of almost P2.2 billion from its 2026 corporate budget for the project.

Matnog port is a jump-off port from Luzon to the Visayas and Mindanao, handling RoRo vessels and servicing passengers. The port, however, is known to suffer perennial congestion and truck queuing, especially leading to the holidays when passengers travelling home flock the terminal.

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