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Remulla bats for LGU involvement, 10-year plan in infra projects
Metro Manila mayors, through the Metro Manila Council (MMC), are now requiring national government agencies to secure local government unit (LGU) approval before implementing any infrastructure projects within their respective cities.
This resolution mandates coordination not only for flood control projects but for all types of public works initiated by national agencies.
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla also pushed for LGU involvement and a 10-year master plan for infrastructure projects nationwide.
Remulla agreed with President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s order to reinstate a rule requiring LGU officials to acknowledge and inspect infrastructure projects by national government agencies before their turnover.
The move aims to prevent disputes and "finger-pointing" by ensuring mayors are aware of and have approved projects within their jurisdictions.
This initiative follows investigations into alleged anomalies in infrastructure projects, particularly flood control initiatives.
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. sternly warned contractors of "ghost" and substandard flood control projects to complete the works properly at their own expense, emphasizing the need to honor contract warranties.
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Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has flagged approximately ₱1.52 billion in potentially anomalous flood control projects, involving eight construction firms linked to the Discaya family.
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Vice President Sara Duterte urged President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to address alleged anomalies in flood control projects and suggested removing the Speaker, fixing the budget, and conducting lifestyle checks on congressmen and their staff.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos Jr. led the turnover of 1,099 new housing units in San Pablo City, Laguna, to families displaced by the Philippine National Railways South Long Haul Project.
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Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon and Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong inspected flood control projects in Bauang, La Union, discovering substandard work.
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