BONTOC, Mountain Province – March 6, 2024, marked a historic day for this capital town as three infrastructure projects were inaugurated, paving the way to a more progressive community and safer transportation.
The projects titled, “Rehabilitation of Am-ancho Farm to Market Road” and “Rehabilitation of Bontoc-Dalican Farm to Market Road” amounting to ₱23,000,000 and ₱25,000,000, respectively, were funded through the Department of Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) Local Government Support Fund – Financial Assistance to Local Government Units (FALGU).
Meanwhile, the project titled, “Construction of Am-ancho Slope Protection” was funded by the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) Incentive Fund for the year 2022 amounting to ₱5,000,000.
DILG Provincial Director Evelyn Trinidad, who represented Regional Director Araceli San Jose, conveyed her commendation for the successful completion of the projects emphasizing that the said projects signify progress, accessibility, and a stronger foundation for the agricultural sector.
Further, Mayor Jerome “Chagsen” Tudlong, Jr., expressed his gratitude to the DILG for their invaluable support to the municipality acknowledging the instrumental role played by the DILG in securing funding, providing technical expertise, and fostering collaboration between different levels of government.
“The successful completion of these projects is a testament to the strong partnership we share with the DILG and other government agencies. Our shared commitment to community development has significantly contributed to the realization of these road rehabilitations, which are pivotal for the growth of our agricultural sector and the well-being of our residents,” Tudlong added.
Bontoc Ili Punong Barangay Eva Mila Fana-ang and Dalican Punong Barangay Crispin Chang-awen both expressed their gratitude to the Bontoc Local Government Unit (LGU) and the DILG for their support in uplifting the lives of the residents.
Also present to witness the inauguration and blessing were Vice Mayor Eusebio Kabluyen, Sangguniang Bayan Members Jupiter Jule Kalangeg and Dan Evert Sokoken, Municipal Administrator Eric Fulangen, Sr., MLGOO Lourdes Claire Peel, Department Heads and representatives from the Bontoc LGU, personnel from DILG-Mountain Province, project contractors, and community members.
The blessing was officiated by Fr. Antonio Fangkingan, Jr., from Sta. Rita de Cascia Cathedral. By Christy Mae C. Pangesfan