PRESIDENT MARCOS JR.
Bicol folk assured of gov’t services, infra projects
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vowed to deliver government’s unhampered services and infrastructure projects in Bicol region.
In a speech during the distribution of Certificate of Land Titles and financial assistance at the Fuerte CamSur Sports Complex, Pili, Camarines Sur on Friday, Marcos said the services are designed to uplift their lives.
“Kaya, asahan ninyo [na] lagi kaming may baong magandang balita at pasalubong. Mula sa pagtatapos ng imprastraktura na aming ipinatayo hanggang sa mga programang aming pasisinayaan upang maging mas masagana ang pamumuhay dito sa Region V,” Marcos said.
Among the infrastructure projects identified by the President are the Camarines Sur Expressway, Pasacao-Balatan Tourism Coastal Road and the New Naga Airport Development Project. They are all expected to provide better transportation system and improve the economy in Bicol.
Marcos said the government launched last year the Kadiwa ng Pangulo at Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Housing Project in Camarines Sur.
The eight farm-to-market roads, totaling 8.32 kilometers and costing P193 million has been already been completed by the administration. Nine other farm-to-market road projects are in the pipeline, totaling 31 kilometers and costing P675 million, he added.
President Marcos also ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to immediately complete other infrastructure projects such as the flood control facility on Bicol River to avoid flooding amid the incoming La Niña.
