MRT system to link QC with Bulacan

SAN JOSE DEL MONTE CITY, Bulacan – Good news for Bulakenyos.

The national and local governments have finally started negotiations for the construction of the $2-billion project extending the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) system here, City Mayor Angelito Sarmiento said Nov. 17.

Sarmiento said during the consultative meeting held at Pecsonville Subdivision covered court that he expressed full support for the project because this will not only benefit his constituents but all Bulakenyos.

Sarmiento believes construction and the operation of the project could provide employment opportunities to the people in this city and will also enhance business in Bulacan.

Present during the meeting were representatives from the Department of Transportation and Communications, private contractors, officials of the barangays to be affected, particularly in Caloocan City, Quezon City, and San Jose Del Monte City. Also present were Councilors Celso Francisco and Giovanni Capricho, and Superintendent Reynaldo Ramirez, city police chief. -- FV