Marcos Jr.: Updated Bicol River Basin Development Program to be rolled out in early 2025 | ABS-CBN
Welcome, Kapamilya! We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Continuing to use this site means you agree to our use of cookies. Tell me more!
Marcos Jr.: Updated Bicol River Basin Development Program to be rolled out in early 2025
Marcos Jr.: Updated Bicol River Basin Development Program to be rolled out in early 2025
Harlene Delgado,
ABS-CBN News
Published Nov 06, 2024 01:44 PM PHT
|
Updated Nov 06, 2024 02:42 PM PHT
MANILA — An updated Bicol River Basin Development Project will be rolled out by next year, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced Wednesday.
MANILA — An updated Bicol River Basin Development Project will be rolled out by next year, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced Wednesday.
Marcos Jr. made the announcement at the Fuerte CamSur Sports Complex in Pili, Camarines Sur, where he led the distribution of aid to affected sectors of severe tropical storm Kristine.
Marcos Jr. made the announcement at the Fuerte CamSur Sports Complex in Pili, Camarines Sur, where he led the distribution of aid to affected sectors of severe tropical storm Kristine.
He said the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed updating the masterplan and feasibility study of the program in July.
He said the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed updating the masterplan and feasibility study of the program in July.
The project's detailed engineering design is now in the works and is expected to be executed in the first quarter of 2025.
The project's detailed engineering design is now in the works and is expected to be executed in the first quarter of 2025.
ADVERTISEMENT
"Next year, simula ng pagpasok ng new year ng 2025 ay masisimulan na natin itong ating mga ginawang plano para hindi na ganito kalala ang pagbabaha sa Bicol River Basin,' Marcos Jr. said.
"Next year, simula ng pagpasok ng new year ng 2025 ay masisimulan na natin itong ating mga ginawang plano para hindi na ganito kalala ang pagbabaha sa Bicol River Basin,' Marcos Jr. said.
(We will implement these plans in the new year, so flooding in the Bicol River Basin will not be as bad)
(We will implement these plans in the new year, so flooding in the Bicol River Basin will not be as bad)
He has also instructed the Department of Public Works and Highways, Department of Environment and National Resources, Department of the Interior and Local Government to work with local government units to ensure that the plans for the Bicol River Basin Project are "integrated" and "future-proof" and that the materials to be used are of quality.
He has also instructed the Department of Public Works and Highways, Department of Environment and National Resources, Department of the Interior and Local Government to work with local government units to ensure that the plans for the Bicol River Basin Project are "integrated" and "future-proof" and that the materials to be used are of quality.
"Ngunit ang mga proyektong ito ay mababalewala kung hindi naman ito magtatagal lalo na ngayon, na ang kalaban natin ay ang matinding pagbabago ng panahon," Marcos Jr. added.
"Ngunit ang mga proyektong ito ay mababalewala kung hindi naman ito magtatagal lalo na ngayon, na ang kalaban natin ay ang matinding pagbabago ng panahon," Marcos Jr. added.
(This project will be for naught if it isn't durable, especially now that there are drastic changes in our climate)
(This project will be for naught if it isn't durable, especially now that there are drastic changes in our climate)
QUICK RESPONSE FUNDS
Marcos Jr. also directed the Department of Budget and Management to ensure the unimpeded response to government agencies in releasing quick response funds especially with the threat posed by Typhoon Marce.
Marcos Jr. also directed the Department of Budget and Management to ensure the unimpeded response to government agencies in releasing quick response funds especially with the threat posed by Typhoon Marce.
A total of 5,000 farmers, fisherfolk and families in Camarines Sur received P10,000 each from the P50-million financial aid from the Office of the President.
A total of 5,000 farmers, fisherfolk and families in Camarines Sur received P10,000 each from the P50-million financial aid from the Office of the President.
Marcos Jr. also led a similar aid distribution in the province of Albay, where 36 beneficiaries received P10,000 each.
Marcos Jr. also led a similar aid distribution in the province of Albay, where 36 beneficiaries received P10,000 each.
The Office of the President also provided P50 million in financial assistance to help in its recovery.
The Office of the President also provided P50 million in financial assistance to help in its recovery.
Marcos Jr. explained the aid extended by his office will augment the assistance from the agriculture department to affected farmers and fisherfolk.
Marcos Jr. explained the aid extended by his office will augment the assistance from the agriculture department to affected farmers and fisherfolk.
"Sana naman pagbalik ko uli rito ay hindi na bagyo ang pinag-uusapan natin at mapapag-usapan na lang natin yung Kristine na naging maayos ang pagdala ng tulong para sa ating mga kababayan," he added.
"Sana naman pagbalik ko uli rito ay hindi na bagyo ang pinag-uusapan natin at mapapag-usapan na lang natin yung Kristine na naging maayos ang pagdala ng tulong para sa ating mga kababayan," he added.
(I hope that when I return, we will not talk about the storm but that government assistance was distributed well)
(I hope that when I return, we will not talk about the storm but that government assistance was distributed well)
RELATED VIDEO
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
