ILOILO City – The Sangguniang Panlungsod approved on Oct. 1 a supplemental budget for big infrastructure projects to improve public services.
Mayor Jerry Treñas said he wanted to start the works early and fast-track them. He thanked the City Council for the approval.
“The go-signal of major projects is very timely as we wrap up our first 100 days in office. We prioritize programs and projects for the general welfare,” Treñas stressed.
The projects included a P300-million seven-storey Legislative Building cum parking spaces for 100 cars. The multi-purpose facility will rise beside Ker & Co. heritage building behind city hall.
An initial P100 million was allotted from the general budget.
On the other hand, the P38-million five-storey Iloilo City Action and Response (ICARE) Center will rise at Gaisano’s Iloilo City Center (ICC) along Diversion Road in Mandurriao district. The 25-year usufruct agreement for the 375-square meter site was signed on Sept 2.
ICARE will house the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), Public Safety and Transportation Management Office (PSTMO), and police and fire stations.
A P10-million ICARE satellite will be built in Barangay Calumpang, Molo district.
Meanwhile, the P20-million three-storey warehouse for city government documents, supplies and equipment will be constructed in the property that used to be occupied by the Philippine Dental Association office in Molo district./PN
