RPAB approves 6 proposals for prioritization run in Caraga By Zenny G. Awing
A glimmer of hope shines in the local government units (LGU) of Caraga after the Regional Project Advisory Board (RPAB) approved the endorsement of the six additional subprojects for the prioritization run under the DA-Philippine Rural Development Project Additional Financing (DAPRDP-AF). amounting to P184M. This would benefit 9,142 After the presentation residents including 308 IPs of documents proving who farm rice, coconut, that the projects were corn, soybeans, and suitable and essential abaca. in the area, the local government units (LGUs) For LGU San Agustin, the of Tago, San Agustin, proposed Construction and Cantilan Surigao of Buhisan-Manumnum del Sur, Bayugan City, FMR amounting to P84M provincial government will be the lone road of Agusan del Sur, and in the area of Buatong Placer, Surigao del Norte, and Buhisan. The 3,226 received a resounding residents who primarily YES from members of the farm rice, lanzones, RPAB. abaca, banana, and root crops will generally The LGU of Tago benefit from the said proposed the concreting project. If realized, the of Kinabigtasan-Lindoy project would reduce FMR with Concrete Bridge hauling costs, save travel Caraga INFOCUS
time, and increase the traffic rate in the area. Likewise, the concreting of Mahapag-BucacMarcelina FMR proposed by the Province of Agusan del Sur having a 4.79km distance worth P60M will cover a 2,712-hectare influence area. The road will make life easier for rubber, rice, coconut, and banana farmers since the FMR will reduce 10% transportation cost and 50% travel time. From land to sea, Placer, SDN advocates the establishment of the 30 Ton Ice plant with an Ice Storage Facility May 29-June 4, 2021 |
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