Apayao allotted P500M for construction of bridges

LUNA, Apayao – This  province was allotted P500 million by the national government through the Dept. of Public Works and Highways for infrastructure projects.

Gov. Elias Bulut Jr., said the amount will be for construction of seven bridges that will interconnect 11 municipalities in the province.

This will spur development, economic growth, increase tourism and alleviate poverty in amongst us, Bulut said.

He expressed the people’s gratitude to the national government for the support extended the province.

Earlier this month, the P60 million Paco Bridge which connects Kabugao and Pudtol municipalities was inaugurated. This shortened travel time from Tabuk, Kalinga to Luna, Apayao without passing through Cagayan Valley.

Apayao is located deep in the Cordillera mountains and according to the Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources is the last frontier of forest reserve with its extensive watershed along its western slope and peaks.  -- Joseph Zambrano