The government aims to pursue more key infrastructure programs across Northern Mindanao to help boost agricultural productivity in the region, according to President Marcos.
President Marcos traveled to Tubod, Lanao del Norte last Friday, July 5, to lead the ceremonial distribution of land titles, farm machineries and equipment to agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARB) in the province.
In his speech, the Chief Executive said that apart from the programs and services extended, a total of 440 infrastructure projects will be implemented across Northern Mindanao. The combined budget for the projects is pegged at P27.6-billion and awaiting approval.
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) will implement the projects, which include farm-to-market-roads, irrigation systems, and potable water systems. They are expected to benefit a total of 176 agrarian reform communities covering 524 ARB organizations in the region.
“Those are just some of the steps we are taking to ensure that the Filipino people have enough food,” the President said. “You can expect us to go even further to ensure that our brave farmers live with dignity and comfort,” he added.
Of the total 440 proposed projects, 155 will be constructed in Bukidnon; 26 in Camiguin; 55 in Lanao del Norte; 142 in Misamis Occidental; and 62 in Misamis Oriental.
To date, the DAR has 21 ongoing infrastructure projects in the region. Of this figure, 17 are in Bukidnon while four are in Camiguin.