Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

SPORTS

Solon: Don’t waste time in repair of damaged infra

SOCIAL MEDIA

Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. expressed hope that the country’s Department of Public Works and Highways can replicate Japan which is known for its speedy “rebuild and repair” of calamity-damaged infrastructures.

Revilla, who also chairs the Senate Committee on Public Works, urged the DPWH to expedite the repair and reconstruction of bridges and other public infrastructure damaged by severe tropical storm “Paeng.”

In a letter to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan dated 2 November, Revilla stressed the need for immediate repairs of typhoon-hit roads and bridges as it is vital to the passage of people and the provision of relief assistance to-and-from the affected communities.

“No time should be wasted in rebuilding. Bawat araw na lumilipas na hindi ayos ang mga tulay na ito ay napeperwisyo ang buhay at kabuhayan ng napakarami nating mga kababayan,” Revilla said, citing the Bantilan Bridge linking Sariaya, Quezon and San Juan, Batangas; Romulo Bridge in Bayambang, Pangasinan; the Paliwan Bridge connecting the Antique towns of Laua-an and Bugasong; and the Nituan Bridge in Parang, Maguindanao — that remained impassable as of presstime.

Revilla also urged Bonoan to “immediately submit” to the Committee a report on the total damage sustained by public infrastructures, including dikes, revetments, and other flood control structures, detailing the required funds for their immediate reconstruction.

The report must include a timetable as “to when the repairs” are expected to be completed, he added.

Revilla said he will personally seek the approval of the Senate Committee on Finance to assure that DPWH will get the necessary funds allocated for repairs and reconstructions of public infrastructures for the year 2023.

“While the DPWH has Quick Response Funds for times of calamities, these funds are not intended for reconstruction which is what is needed in this instance. Kaya kailangan malagyan ng pondo ang DPWH specifically for this purpose,” he added.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council’s latest report showed that “Paeng” left with about P896,857,401.73 estimated cost of damage to infrastructures.

Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You May Also Like

SPORTS

SOCIAL MEDIAManny Pacquiao knows his time is up. This was the keen observation made by a longtime member of his training team who spent...

ESPORTS

SOCIAL MEDIAThe dynamic duo of Johnmar “OhMyV33nus” Villaluna and Danerie James “Wise” del Rosario is back with a bang after leading Blacklist International to...

SPORTS

SOCIAL MEDIAThe University Athletic Association of the Philippines will have a full calendar of sports events for Season 85 starting 1 October. UAAP President...

ESPORTS

SOCIAL MEDIAECHO has revealed its roster for the upcoming M4 Mobile Legends World Championship to be held 1-15 January 2023 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The...

SPORTS

SOCIAL MEDIAIt’s going to be business as usual as the Philippine Basketball Association will not stop its on-court activities when it gives way for...

SPORTS

SOCIAL MEDIAIt doesn’t look as if newly-crowned Melvin Jerusalem will get the luxury of defending his minimumweight crown against a handpicked rival after the...

SPORTS

Mitchell, meanwhile, is a six-foot shooting guard frowm Hartford University.

SPORTS

SOCIAL MEDIALegendary boxing referee Carlos ‘Sonny’ Padilla was recently inducted into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame. Famous for serving as the third man...

Copyright © DAILY TRIBUNE