Zonification for Dagupan plan up

DAGUPAN CITY, Pangasinan— Mayor Benjamin S. Lim the city government would start a zonification program to protect lives, property and the environment from natural disasters.

“We are all guilty of not caring for our environment. Technically, even the government has been remiss for not being strict with zonification,” said Lim.

The mayor told local and regional officials at a meeting proper placing of structures and location of residents and business was the best way to prevent natural hazards.

City officials agreed but said prospective problems like rights of way would have to be addressed.--LBI