P133-M farm-to-market roads to start in Surigao Norte

P133-M farm-tomarket roads to start in Surigao Norte By Alexander Lopez

The Department of Public Works and Highways in Caraga Region (DPWH-13) said the agency, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture in the area (DA-13), is set to begin the construction of farmto-market roads (FMRs) worth PHP133 million in the province of Surigao del Norte.

In a statement Monday (July to be more prosperous while inclusive 20), DPWH-13 said the 10 FMRs will be growth will be realized in the localities implemented by the DPWH Surigao and will mirror the national economy. del Norte 2nd Engineering District Office in the third quarter of the year, DPWH-13 Director Pol Delos as announced by DPWH Secretary Santos said the FMRs will further boost Mark Villar recently. agricultural production in the province Villar was quoted in the ease the transport of farm products to statement as saying: “We are realizing market centers in the area. the promise of President Rodrigo R. and reduce the handling cost and Duterte to the Filipino people that he The FMRs will be constructed in will strongly support the development the towns of Claver, Gigaquit, Alegria, of agriculture as the main economic Bacuag, and Malimono, Delos driver of the country and uplift the Santos said, adding that a series of condition of the farmers.” consultations have been conducted to inform the residents and landowners With the improved infrastructure, to iron out road-right-of-way issues. Villar said farmers will be empowered (PNA)