To sustain military efforts in preventing Sulu from becoming a holding place for captives of the Abu Sayyaf, the provincial government and its 19 municipalities launched the Bantay Dagat Task Force over the weekend.
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Top government and defense officials, together with officials of the Sulu provincial government, launched Task Force Bantay Dagat, a group that seeks to intensify border patrol and environmental protection in Sulu, in Maubuh Beach, Barangay Umangay, Patikul, Sulu on Saturday, Nov. 1
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is seeking the support of development partner World Bank to push several infrastructure projects for the
(File photo) MANILA - The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is seeking the support of development partner World Bank to push several infrastructure projects for the sustainable growth of Sulu province in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). DPWH Undersecretary and "Build, Build, Build" chief implementer Emil K. Sadain said initial talks have been made with World Bank officials for financing investment on rehabilitation/upgrading and asset preservation of pavement condition to facilitate road accessibility improvements, and to help address the inadequacy of water supply in Sulu. Sadain, DPWH Secretary Roger G. Mercado's focal person for BARMM infra projects, and Mr. Achim Fock, the Manila-based World Bank Operations Manager for Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand, on Friday visited the province for better cooperation and coordination with the provincial government and appropriate offices in the planning and design of various pro