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Helen Flores - The Philippine Star
February 15, 2025 | 12:00am
“Together with the Regional Development Council (RDC), I’ve directed our agencies to ensure the speedy implementation of these infrastructure projects and key investments in agriculture, energy, tourism and flood mitigation,” Marcos said in a post on X on Friday.
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MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has ordered local government units to collaborate closely with national agencies to ensure the swift implementation of infrastructure projects that will benefit their constituents.
“Together with the Regional Development Council (RDC), I’ve directed our agencies to ensure the speedy implementation of these infrastructure projects and key investments in agriculture, energy, tourism and flood mitigation,” Marcos said in a post on X on Friday.
Speaking at the RDC meeting in Iloilo City on Thursday, Marcos emphasized the crucial role of local chief executives in driving progress in their respective areas and improving the welfare of their people.
“Nobody is more expert in your area than the governor and mayors and so, we always consider your inputs to be very, very valuable,” the President said.
“Do not be hesitant if there’s something else that you want to bring up, if there is a problem or if you think there is a good idea that we can develop, bring the matter to us and we will look into it,” he said.
He stressed the importance of national and local coordination, saying, “It is very important for us at the national level to hear from the locals. I am always reminding everyone that you must do all of these big projects, small projects, whatever it is as long as it is a national initiative.”
During the meeting, the President was briefed on the progress of the major infrastructure projects in Western Visayas, including the rehabilitation and improvement of the Boracay Circumferential Road and the Jalaur River Multipurpose Project Stage III.
Updates were also provided on key initiatives such as the Panay-Guimaras-Negros Island Bridge Project, the Panay Railway System, the Boracay Bridge Project and the road widening along Jaime Cardinal Sin Avenue in Aklan.
The local chief executives also reported progress on the Bacolod-Negros Occidental Economic Highway, the Panay East-West Road, the Panay River Basin Integrated Development Project and the Iloilo-Capiz-Aklan Expressway.
According to the Presidential Communications Office, Marcos reaffirmed his full support for all priority infrastructure projects in Western Visayas.
Aside from the RDC meeting, the President also attended last Feb. 13 a government-led job fair and a campaign rally for Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidates in Iloilo.
