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Ifugao gov: Magat dam share for projects
By Vency D. Bulayungan

ALFONSO LISTA, Ifugao – Noting the result of the long-time struggle for a share in the operation of Magat Dam here, Gov. Teddy Baguilat Jr. said the share will be used for development projects in the province.

Baguilat in his speech during the recent 2008 Ammung and 53rd Founding Anniversary said the province got a share of P57 million after Isabela and Ifugao officials agreed on an 50/50 sharing in the transfer tax.

Baguilat also disclosed the real property tax is still being processed alongside the business tax which will go to this municipality. "This would not have been realized without the unity and good working relations of our elected leaders and the people of Ifugao as a whole.”

The governor added the province has a long way to go to battle out poverty and unemployment especially with the looming global rice crisis.

He said that the role of our province as a rice producer is very important in the sustenance of food for the Ifugao populace and outside the province should there be an excess in production.

Taking into consideration the effects of climate change, Baguilat reminded his constituents on their role which according to him is very vital specifically in the maintenance of the watersheds especially that this is the lifeblood of the Magat Dam, irrigation systems, and regular water supply for people both in the upland and lowland areas.

"We can work our way through with the crisis we are facing right now with the right attitude and positive outlook in life," Baguilat said. May this event be the binding factor for everyone as we move on to prosperity and progress for Ifugao, he added.

Baguilat mentioned a list of projects for the municipality which were funded under the 20% Development of the provincial government such as farm to market roads, bridge, water system and deep well construction.