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As of the 2015 census, the region has around 1.7 million residents.
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Almost four years after President Rodrigo Duterte launched its “Build, Build, Build” program, Philippine government’s most ambitious infrastructure plan computer-generated images which were once used to present a vision are turning into actual roads and bridges.
According to Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar, since July 2016, a total of 26,494 kilometers of roads and 5,555 bridges have been completed.
Critics have said it cannot be done and yet the output of 6.5 million workers involved in the “Build, Build, Build” program have proved them otherwise.
Another misconception was that most projects are only situated in Metro Manila or are operated under the modality of public private partnership. This is far from the truth. In fact, less than five percent of the “Build, Build, Build” projects charge toll or operate under a concession agreement.
Press Release
Villar SIPAG recognizes 22 cooperatives for poverty reduction
The Villar SIPAG (Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance) recognized 22 cooperatives for their contribution in improving the quality of life of Filipinos, especially from the countryside. Former Senate President Manny Villar and Sen. Cynthia Villar led the virtual handover ceremony to the cooperatives hailing from different parts of the country. The event capped the birthday celebration of former Senate President Villar, the founding chairman of Villar SIPAG.
The awardees each received Php250,000 in cash from Villar SIPAG. Three cooperatives, which received special citations, were granted Php100,000 each. Cooperatives play a significant role toward realizing the aspirations of our countrymen, especially those from the rural areas. They are the true epitome of Sipag at Tiyaga, values that have helped me succeed in my career as a businessman and a public servant, former Senate President V