The Department of Agriculture – Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) Regional Project Advisory Board (RPAB) Calabarzon approved a Level II Potable Water System project for the DA-PRDP Scale-Up, the expanded version of the DA-PRDP. This is the first project to be funded under the DA-PRDP Scale-Up in the Calabarzon region.

The project, Rehabilitation and Improvement of Level II Potable Water System in Majayjay, Laguna, seeks to improve the quality of life of Majayjay locals in 8 barangays by providing them better access to potable water for everyday use and agricultural activities. It will cost Php 90,726,000.00 and will be implemented by the local government of Majayjay.

“Malaki ang maiitulong ng proyektong ito lalong-lalo na sa local agri sector ng Majayjay, particularly vegetable production. Bukod pa dito, makakatulong rin ito sa pag-improve ng health ng mga mamamayan, tourism, at higit lalo ang economic development ng bayan,” shared DA Regional Field Office Calabarzon Director at DA-PRDP RPAB Calabarzon Chairperson Milo delos Reyes.

Present in the activity were Majayjay Mayor Romeo Amorado and the following RPAB representatives from various government agencies: Engr. Felicitas Reyes (DPWH-4A), Cynthia Rozaldo (DENR-4A), Flordeliza Maleon (RAFC-4A), Maribeth Ramos (BFAR-4A), John Joseph Vasquez (DILG-4A), and Julieta Tadiosa (DTI-4A). #

DA-PRDP 4A and Majayjay LGU representatives witnessed the signing of the RPAB resolution after the approval of the subproject. (Photo by Myrelle Joy Bejasa)

After hearing no objections from the RPAB representatives to approve the proposed subproject, RPAB 4A Chair Milo Delos Reyes officially declared its approval for the DA-PRDP Scale-Up. (Photo by Myrelle Joy Bejasa)

Regional Agriculture Fishery Council Chairman Flordeliza Maleon inquired about the immediate benefits that will be brought about by the proposed subproject to its target beneficiaries. (Photo by Myrelle Joy Bejasa)

Majayjay Mayor Romeo Amorado presented the proposed subproject to the RPAB. He highlighted the current situation on how Majayjay locals access their daily water supply and how it adversely affects their way of life and productivity. (Photo by Myrelle Joy Bejasa)