TACLOBAN CITY – The city government of Borongan has officially launched the People’s Survival Fund (PSF) Project, titled “Reinforcement of the Lo-om River’s Flood Protection System and Redevelopment for Resilient Communities and Livelihoods.”
The P118-million project, approved in October 2023, aims to strengthen the Lo-om River Flood Protection System to shield surrounding communities from flooding while supporting local livelihoods to enhance collective resilience.
The initiative focuses on four key aspects of climate adaptation: reforestation, disaster risk reduction, livelihood capacitation, and infrastructure development.
The project is overseen by the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, City Cooperative and Development Office, City Environment and Natural Resources Office, and City Engineering Office.
City Mayor Jose Ivan Dayan Agda expressed gratitude to the PSF for recognizing the project’s value and impact on the local community. He acknowledged the rigorous assessment and revision process the project underwent to ensure compliance with climate-responsive standards.
“The departments involved in the application and submission of this PSF project were truly exemplary. Congratulations to all. This achievement is a testament to your dedication and capability,” Agda said, commending the team behind the project.
In November 2024, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. personally turned over the project’s budget—a financial grant from the PSF—to Mayor Agda following the approval of the PSF Board.
Out of 355 LGU applicants nationwide, Borongan’s Lo-om project was one of only five proposals approved by the Department of Finance-People’s Survival Fund (DOF-PSF).
The PSF, established under Republic Act 10174, provides financial assistance to local government units (LGUs) for climate change adaptation projects. The fund ensures that recipients meet high standards in organizational independence, field expertise, financial management, and participatory practices.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)
