Failed biddings delay start of Phl's first border facility

A series of failed bidding stalled the operationalization of the Cold Examination Facility for Agriculture (CEFA) in Bulacan, forcing the Department of Agriculture (DA) to target its completion before the end of the first half.

- - Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas

A series of failed bidding stalled the operationalization of the Cold Examination Facility for Agriculture (CEFA) in Bulacan, forcing the Department of Agriculture (DA) to target its completion before the end of the first half.

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the establishment of the CEFA in Angat, Bulacan faced a roadblock last year as the DA declared failed bidding for multiple components of the projects.

Some of the procurement affected were for X-ray machines, laboratory and even construction works, Tiu Laurel said.