CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) — Residents of eight upland villages in Majayjay, Laguna will soon have access to safe and adequate water, upon the expected completion of the P90-million potable water system project in January 2026.
Funded by the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) and the Majayjay local government, the project will also rehabilitate and expand the town’s existing water system through the I nstallation of water tanks, transmission and distribution lines, valves, communal tap stands, and the construction of a 40-meter hanging bridge.
At least, 5,612 residents in the mountainous villages of Bakia, Bitaoy, Botocan, Gagalot, Isabang, Piit, Rizal, and Taytay have been relying on either tap or mineral water for their drinking needs.
During the project’s groundbreaking ceremony, Project Director Engr. Redelliza Gruezo of the DA’s Regional Project Coordination Office in Calabarzon cited the local government’s aspirations to improve the lives and well-being of residents.
“I hope [this] project will help beneficiaries improve their living and socio-economic conditions,” she said.
Gruezo said the DA-PRDP will extend its partnership with the Majayjay LGU for agri-fishery projects.
Meanwhile, Majayjay Mayor Romeo Amorado thanked the DA-PRDP for its support to the project, expecting that the water facility will curb water-borne diseases, aside from bringing convenient access to adequate and safe water to the people.
“[We continue] to desire the good health of our citizens. I will do everything within my capacity to help make your daily lives more comfortable. My heartfelt gratitude to the DA-PRDP Calabarzon for this significant and wonderful project that we have requested and worked hard to achieve for our beloved citizens,” the Amorado said. (CH/PIA-Laguna; with reports from DA-PRDP)
