DPWH SHOWCASES FLAGSHIP PROJECTS AT THE 1ST MINDANAO INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT

By: Philippine Resources October 20, 2024

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) played a key role at the 1st Mindanao Infrastructure Summit organized by the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) on October 10-11, 2024.

This significant event brought together national and local leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to chart the course of Mindanao’s infrastructure development and promote collaborative efforts toward sustainable growth.

DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain led the presentation of flagship infrastructure projects that are transforming Mindanao’s connectivity and economic landscape.

He highlighted the DPWH ongoing efforts to driving local economic growth, particularly in underserved and remote areas by improving connectivity thru roads and bridges, and major flood control projects under the “Build Better More” program and part of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. administration’s “Bagong Pilipinas” agenda.

DPWH Mindanao flagship projects include the Improving Growth Corridors in Mindanao Road Sector Project in Western Mindanao; Panguil Bay Bridge Project, Flood Risk Management Project for Cagayan De Oro (CDO) River, and Central Mindanao High Standard Highway Construction Project CDO-Malaybalay Section in Northern Mindanao; Davao City Bypass Construction Project, Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC) Bridge, Davao River Bridge, and Davao City Flood Control and Drainage Project in Davao Region; Road Network Development Project in Conflict Affected Areas in Mindanao and Ambal Simuay River and Rio Grande de Mindanao River Flood Control Projects in Central Mindanao; Agusan Daang Maharlika Road Improvement Project in CARAGA Region; Emergency Assistance for Reconstruction and Recovery of Marawi in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

Senior Undersecretary Sadain underscored the pivotal role of infrastructure in unlocking Mindanao’s potential and enhancing its competitiveness on both national and global scales. He emphasized that the projects will promote economic activity, improve mobility, and contribute to poverty alleviation by making Mindanao more accessible.

Meanwhile, DPWH Planning Service Director Alex G. Bote discussed the Department’s infrastructure plans for the region.

Director Bote stressed the importance of coordinated planning and program alignment to ensure the effective delivery of projects that address the region’s most urgent needs.

He outlined strategies to tackle challenges such as funding requirements, technical capacity, and project execution, with a focus on enhancing project delivery through robust support mechanisms and capacity-building initiatives.

A major highlight of the summit was the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) between DPWH and MinDA, formalizing their partnership to strengthen collaboration in infrastructure development across Mindanao.

The agreement signed by Senior Undersecretary Sadain representing DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan and MinDA Secretary Leo Tereso Magno sets the foundation for integrated planning, joint programming, and streamlined project implementation, aligning both agencies’ efforts to ensure that critical infrastructure projects are completed efficiently and on schedule.

The MOC also reflects a shared commitment to transparency, information sharing, and active engagement with regional offices and local stakeholders to guarantee the timely delivery of infrastructure projects that will benefit the people of Mindanao.

The 1st Mindanao Infrastructure Summit organized by MinDA Secretary Magno marked a significant step toward realizing Mindanao’s full potential through well-coordinated and inclusive infrastructure development.


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