MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL (PIA) — Working on agricultural advancement and rural development, Gov. Henry Oaminal has secured P125 million in funding for a crucial Farm-to-Market Road (FMR) project in Misamis Occidental.
The Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) Scale-Up approved the project on January 10 for the construction of the 12.32-kilometer Panalsalan-Cartegana-Luzaran-Dampalan-Macalibre Alto FMR, which will benefit the municipalities of Lopez Jaena and Plaridel.
The approval, formalized through the issuance of a No Objection Letter (NOL) from DA-PRDP, marks a significant milestone in the province’s infrastructure development.
Oaminal’s tireless advocacy for this FMR project reflects his unwavering commitment to advancing the province’s infrastructure, particularly in rural areas.
He shared his enthusiasm about the impact of the project, saying, “This is a vital step in improving the lives of our farmers and residents. It strengthens our vision of creating a prosperous, peaceful, and thriving Misamis Occidental.”
Once completed, the FMR will dramatically improve access to agricultural areas, enabling farmers to transport goods more efficiently to markets. This will enhance agricultural productivity, stimulate local economies, and improve the livelihoods of rural communities.
The project is a key component of Oaminal’s development agenda, Asenso Misamis Occidental, aimed at fostering long-term economic growth and sustainability for the province.
The governor congratulated the people of Lopez Jaena and Plaridel for being the primary beneficiaries of the project, acknowledging their role in the success of this initiative. “I worked hard to ensure that this project, and others like it, will faithfully address the needs of our farm-to-market roads across the different municipalities of the province,” he said.
Oaminal’s leadership continues to pave the way for further infrastructure advancements, as there are three additional projects currently being evaluated by the DA for implementation this year. These include concreting the following: Sinara Bajo-Sinara Alto-Dinas FMR, worth P246 million; San Isidro-Matugas Alto-Malibacsan FMR, worth P401 million; and Landing-Lusot-Magsaysay-Del Pilar FMR, worth P142 million.
During the awarding ceremony for the Panalsalan-Cartegana-Luzaran-Dampalan-Macalibre Alto FMR, DA-10 Regional Executive Director Jose Apollo Y. Pacamalan praised Oaminal for his dedicated efforts to improve the province’s infrastructure and support the agricultural sector.
The next phase of the project will include procurement training for the local government units involved to ensure all procedures meet World Bank standards and efficient and effective implementation. (PGMO/PIA-10/Misamis Occidental)
