Sarangani, Sultan Kudarat get P400m for road upgrade

By ALLEN V. ESTABILLO

GENERAL SANTOS CITY– The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has allocated around P400 million for the upgrading of two vital sections of the national roads in Sarangani and Sultan Kudarat provinces.

Reynaldo Tamayo, DPWH Region 12 director, said the preparations are now underway for the implementation of the road projects, which are located in Alabel town in Sarangani and Palimbang in Sultan Kudarat.

He said the bidding of the projects are currently ongoing and is due for completion before their scheduled start by the third quarter of the year.

In Sarangani, Tamayo said they will upgrade from gravel to concrete a 5.174-kilometer section of the Demoloc-Little Baguio-Alabel national road.

The project will specifically cover the road’s Barangay Pag-asa to Sitio Buenavista section, he said.

Tamayo said the agency will also pave some 5.207 kilometers along the Awang- Upi-Kalamansig-Palimbang-Sarangani national road, particularly the Kiponget-Kisek section in Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat.

He said both projects, which are within school zones, include 1.3-meter concrete sidewalks on both sides as well as loading and unloading bays, pedestrian lanes and metal guardrails.

The official said the projects will follow the standard thickness for road ways, which is set at 280 millimeters (mm), and for the road shoulders at 250 mm.

agencies, city employees, non-government organizations, gathered at Plaza Rizal to commemorate this year’s celebration with the theme, “Tagumpay sa Pagbabagong Nasimulan, Abot-Kamay na ng Bayan.”

The activity started with a motorcade from the city oval ground to Plaza Rizal where a special flagaising ceremony, 21-gun salute were made by members of the PNP followed by a wreath-laying rites by the heads of offices.

Mr. Abe P. Gillaco, acting city administrator acknowledged the employees participation as well as its guests and the people coming from different sectors.

The parade of of beauties for the city’s search for Best in Filipiniana and Barong Tagalog Costumes has enliven the celebration.  Top 5 females and top 5 males were selected for the Best in Filipiniana and Barong Costumes.

The best-dressed employees are: Ms. Maricel Te of City Legal Office, Ms. Jane Gonzaga of SP, Ms. Jessa Belle Luardo of CPDC, Ms. Zenith Estore of SP and Ms. Marie Queen Agonia of SP.

For best in Tagalog attire, the lucky winners are: Mr. Rembert Bautista of DILG, Mr. Kim Nuez of City Tourism Office, Mr. Bryan Romallosa of City Tourism, Mr. Gerald Roy Ortiz and Mr. Eduardo Pahilan of SP, respectively.

Another highlight of the Kalayaan 2015 celebration was the holding of an oratorical contest and the winners are: Ms. Rogelyn Villapa of SP who won the 1st Place, Ms. May Amor O. Villamor bagged the 2nd place while Mr. Josafat Caipang won the 3rd place.

agencies, city employees, non-government organizations, gathered at Plaza Rizal to commemorate this year’s celebration with the theme, “Tagumpay sa Pagbabagong Nasimulan, Abot-Kamay na ng Bayan.”

The activity started with a motorcade from the city oval ground to Plaza Rizal where a special flagaising ceremony, 21-gun salute were made by members of the PNP followed by a wreath-laying rites by the heads of offices.

Mr. Abe P. Gillaco, acting city administrator acknowledged the employees participation as well as its guests and the people coming from different sectors.

The parade of of beauties for the city’s search for Best in Filipiniana and Barong Tagalog Costumes has enliven the celebration.  Top 5 females and top 5 males were selected for the Best in Filipiniana and Barong Costumes.

The best-dressed employees are: Ms. Maricel Te of City Legal Office, Ms. Jane Gonzaga of SP, Ms. Jessa Belle Luardo of CPDC, Ms. Zenith Estore of SP and Ms. Marie Queen Agonia of SP.

For best in Tagalog attire, the lucky winners are: Mr. Rembert Bautista of DILG, Mr. Kim Nuez of City Tourism Office, Mr. Bryan Romallosa of City Tourism, Mr. Gerald Roy Ortiz and Mr. Eduardo Pahilan of SP, respectively.

Another highlight of the Kalayaan 2015 celebration was the holding of an oratorical contest and the winners are: Ms. Rogelyn Villapa of SP who won the 1st Place, Ms. May Amor O. Villamor bagged the 2nd place while Mr. Josafat Caipang won the 3rd place.

City Mayor Azucena P. Huervas, in her speech said “Freedom starts within adding  that if one gave  freedom, one gets it, just like if one gave gratitude, one gets gratitude.’’

The program ended with community singing, releasing of doves and balloons as symbols of freedom.