TACLOBAN CITY — Local farmers from Brgy. New Kawayan and Brgy. Sto. Niño, Tacloban City, are now benefiting from the newly concreted farm-to-market road, which was completed on June 7, 2024.
Implemented by the Tacloban City District Engineering Office (TCDEO) and the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), the project was funded with a total contract amount of P20-million under the DAR-FMR 2023 budget.
The paved FMR, spanning 1.418 lane kilometers, aims to provide a safer and more efficient route for local farmers, greatly facilitating the transport of agricultural products to local markets. To ensure that the road remains passable during heavy rains, a drainage system was included to prevent flooding in the area.
“The completion of this farm-to-market road will be instrumental in improving the livelihoods of our farmers in Brgy. New Kawayan and Brgy. Sto. Niño. It will enable quicker transport of their produce, ensuring fresher goods reach the markets,” said District Engineer Rebecca G. Yuse.
The newly completed FMR in the aforementioned barangays will provide farmers with faster and more efficient access to local markets, significantly improving the transportation of agricultural products. The road is expected to reduce travel time and lower transportation costs, benefiting both producers and consumers.
(PUBLIC INFORMATION UNIT)
