The city government conducted a two-day inspection of various infrastructure projects in Puerto Princesa, totaling ₱420 million, which include a mix of 20 completed projects and eight new developments currently underway.
Among the projects are the improvement and construction of critical roads and drainage systems, aimed at enhancing mobility and flood management in key areas. The inspection activities were done on August 21 to 22, led by Mayor Lucilo Bayron, the Puerto Princesa City Information Office (CIO) reported on Thursday.
A budget of ₱11,923,508.65 was allocated for the opening and graveling of the farm-to-market road from Purok 3 to Marambuhaya in Brgy. Kamuning. The installation of a Single Phase and Open Secondary Line was completed on two sections of the road leading to Purok Maunlad, Brgy. Irawan, with a total cost of ₱3,444,500.00, and to Purok Talisay in Brgy. Sicsican, costing ₱2,804,500.00.
In addition, the concreting of the road at the Medina relocation site was funded with ₱9,714,813.47. The route to Baker’s Hill, Mitra Road, which received ₱93,577,912.10, is now also easily passable.
CIO stated further that comfort is now felt along Kaakbayan Road, where not only was the road funded, but a proper drainage system was installed, costing ₱34,667,180.26.
Issues for users of A. San Juan Road and Felimon Lagan Road in Brgy. San Pedro have also been addressed, with total expenses amounting to ₱16,939,823.60. The road reblocking on T.S Paredes Street, with a project cost of ₱24,825,219.45, has also been completed.
A Standard Day Care Center costing ₱6,670,937.98 was also built for the children of Purok Manturon in Brgy. Cabayugan. New similar buildings were also inaugurated in Brgy. Manalo, funded with ₱5,288,409.09, and in Brgy. Sta. Cruz, costing ₱5,385,327.42.
CIO stated that a two-storey building at Mangingisda Elementary School will also be renovated with a budget of ₱3,607,816.64.
Students and commuters now have a safe waiting area with the construction of a loading and unloading bay along Manalo Street.
The new Salvacion Public Market, funded with ₱59,217,619.41, will boost the economy and promote the growth of agricultural products in the northern part of the city. The completion of the Busngol RC box culvert, funded with ₱7,339,103.66, and the construction of Sta. Lourdes Cemetery, costing ₱63,852,856.43, have also been inaugurated.
The Multi-purpose Building in Brgy. Tagumpay, funded with ₱3,266,020.66, can now be used, providing significant support for delivering services to the community.
Princess Eulalia Park Landscape and Parking have been funded with ₱9,699,676.02 to create a more pleasant recreational space and enhance one of the landmarks of Puerto Princesa.
The CIO said that during his visits, Mayor Bayron emphasized that these projects are part of the city’s broader strategy to boost economic growth, enhance public services, and improve the overall quality of life for residents.
