MALITA, Davao Occidental – The provincial government will allocate PhP 300 million for flood control projects next year, following the approval of a PhP 700-million loan from the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), Governor Franklin Bautista announced Monday.
In a press briefing, Bautista said the funding would support river control structures in flood-prone areas and seawalls to protect the coastal town proper area.
“Our establishments are not being protected (from flooding). So we have to build the river control projects,” Bautista said, noting that the flood control projects in Barangays Ticulon and Pangian in this town have been completed this year.
He said additional funds will go toward infrastructure like a provincial jail, training center, and coliseum, which will be completed next year.
Bautista said these “big-ticket” projects seek to improve residents’ quality of life. (PNA)