TACLOBAN CITY-Tacloban City District Engineering Office (TCDEO) commenced the groundbreaking ceremony for two significant road projects, the construction of crossing San Roque-Sitio Kulapniton and the improvement of New Kawayan-Santo Niño farm-to-market roads, on March 11, 2024.
The event, held to inaugurate these vital infrastructure initiatives, saw the presence of esteemed officials including OIC District Engineer of TCDEO, Rebecca G. Yuse, and key personnel from the Department of Agrarian Reform Regional Office VIII, notably Ismael P. Aya-ay and Attorney Daniel E. Pen. Local government unit (LGU) representatives from Camansihay and Sto. Niño, including Brgy. Camansihay Chairman, Adan Esmeres, and Brgy. Sto. Niño Chairman, Edgar B. Grego, also graced the occasion.
In addition to government officials and stakeholders, farmers, the primary beneficiaries of these infrastructure projects, were in attendance.
The construction of crossing San Roque-Sitio Kulapniton farm-to-market road, valued at P75 million, is funded under the General Appropriations Act 2023, Department of Agriculture-Farm-to-Market Road (DAR-FMR). Encompassing 3.00 lane kilometers of concrete, the project’s timeline spans 197 calendar days.
Simultaneously, the improvement of New Kawayan-Santo Niño farm-to-market road, a P21-million endeavor, also receives backing from the General Appropriations Act 2023, DAR-FMR. Spanning 1.418 lane kilometers of concrete road, this project is scheduled for completion within 72 calendar days.
Expressing optimism and gratitude for the transformative impact of these projects, Brgy. Camansihay Chairman, Adan Esmeres, remarked, “Dako ine na grasya farm-to-market road.”
Echoing this sentiment, Atty.Pen emphasized the broader significance of these initiatives, stating, “This is not just a farm-to-market road; this is a bridge towards progress.”
OIC-DE Yuse underscored the critical role of accessible roads in fostering economic development, asserting, “Kun waray dalan na maupay tikadto ha atun mga mercado, mahal it atun paralitun.”
These projects signify a concerted effort towards infrastructure development, poised to enhance connectivity, facilitate trade, and uplift the communities they serve in Tacloban City. (PR)
