P340-M infrastructure subprojects in Quezon, Laguna, approved under DA-PRDP Scale-Up
Two new infrastructure subprojects are to be set in motion in Quezon and Laguna as the Department of Agriculture – Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) Regional Project Advisory Board (RPAB) Calabarzon approved their funding and implementation under the DA-PRDP Scale-Up. The subprojects are a Farm-to-Market Road (FMR) in San Francisco, Quezon and a level II potable water system in Majayjay, Laguna.
The FMR in San Francisco, entitled Concreting of Sto. Niño-Huyon-Uyon Farm-to-Market Road will span a total of 10.58 km and will cost a total of PhP 249,857,000.00. It targets to benefit 7,686 individuals in two barangays, Sto. Niño and Huyon-uyon. Through the road, the San Francisco Local Government Unit (LGU) aims to provide convenience and relief in transportation, reduce travel costs, improve access to basic services and opportunities, and bolster the town toward economic development.
Meanwhile, the Rehabilitation and Improvement of Level II Potable Water System in Majayjay primarily aims to improve the quality of life of its beneficiaries hence encouraging agricultural productivity in the area. The subproject, costing PhP 90,181,808.71, will cater to eight barangays: Bakia, Bitaoy, Botocan, Gagalot, Isabang, Piit, Rizal, and Taytay. With its approval, the LGU hopes that the subproject will put an end to cases of diarrhea, gastritis, and abscess caused by unsanitary water in the communities. The LGU also hopes that the residents will have more time to engage in income-generating activities as the subproject will help reduce the time they spend in fetching water for their households.
“We are very happy to support and approve these subprojects because the benefits go beyond agriculture and fisheries, layunin din nitong tulungan ang mga taong umunlad sa kanilang mga komunidad by giving them access to basic resources and services and opportunities. With the approval of these subprojects, we hope to see more developments in the agriculture and fisheries sector and a reduction in poverty incidence in these communities,” shared DA Regional Field Office Calabarzon Executive Director and RPAB Chairperson Fidel Libao. #
To remedy the shortage of clean and safe water in the communities, the Majayjay LGU provides water supply to the residents every week. However, the supply is still not enough and the LGU cannot afford to provide more and reach more communities in need. (Photo by Majayjay, Laguna LGU)
Portions of the target areas for the San Francisco FMR subproject are pure earth roads traversing several communities and coconut plantations which hold great potential to further develop the municipality’s agriculture sector. (Photo by San Francisco, Quezon LGU)
After hearing from the Majayjay LGU about the health concerns caused by the poor water supply in the communities, RPAB member Julieta Tadiosa from the DTI expressed her support for the subproject. (Photo by Von Samuel Panghulan)
Majayjay Mayor Romeo Amorado showed proof of water contamination in the community through a water analysis conducted by the DOST Calabarzon. He reported the top three waterborne diseases acquired by residents. These are: diarrhea, gastritis, and abscess. (Photo by Von Samuel Panghulan)
RPAB member Engr. Jane Cruz from the DPWH verified certain components of the proposed FMR subproject with San Francisco representative Jhemel Villarosa to ensure that it will adhere to the set standards for infrastructure. (Photo by Von Samuel Panghulan)
Both LGUs were very grateful and delighted for the approval of their subprojects. They pledged their commitment to continue their steadfast efforts and collaboration with the DA-PRDP 4A to ensure the timely and quality completion of the subprojects. (Photo by Von Samuel Panghulan)
RPAB Chairperson Fidel Libao made sure to hear all members of the RPAB during the meeting before making a decision for the subprojects. He thanked everyone’s participation in the activity and expressed his hope that the subprojects will truly help its target beneficiaries and development in the agriculture and fisheries sector. (Photo by Von Samuel Panghulan)
San Francisco Mayor Kresna Fernandez emphasized that the subproject is her town’s long-awaited hope as it will answer to a bigger calling beyond the development of the agriculture and fisheries sector: the reduction of poverty and further economic development in the municipality. (Photo by Von Samuel Panghulan)
