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21/09/2025

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𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐚𝐨𝐠 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐭, 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬

The construction of the 96-meter Laog Bridge in Angat, Bulacan by the Department of Public Works and Highways – Bulacan 2nd District Engineering Office continues to move forward despite setbacks caused by recent typhoons and heavy rains.

According to District Engineer George Santos, the project—which will serve as a vital link between Barangays Laog and Santa Cruz and the national highway—is part of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s administration’s infrastructure push to improve rural connectivity and boost agricultural productivity.

The bridge is also among the top priorities of Bulacan 6th District Representative Salvador A. Pleyto Sr., who has emphasized the need for improved transport access in agricultural communities. Once completed, the bridge is expected to significantly reduce transportation costs for farmers and ensure safer, more efficient travel for residents.

“The town of Angat plays a vital role in Bulacan’s food production, with over 1,900 hectares of agricultural land. Around 130 farmers in Laog and Santa Cruz will directly benefit from this project,” Santos said.

Construction began on March 21, 2024, with Phase 1 funded by an initial ₱28.95 million allocation. This phase included the development of temporary access roads for transporting equipment and materials, the installation of a craneway for heavy machinery, and the construction of bored piles that serve as the bridge’s deep foundations.

Phase 2 commenced on March 7, 2025, under a ₱93.59 million contract covering the superstructure, additional bored piles, and slope protection. While completion was originally set for November 7, 2025, adjustments have been made to the timeline due to weather-related disruptions.

In mid-July, Typhoon Crising and intensified monsoon rains triggered flash floods from the Angat River, damaging the temporary access roads and slowing down construction activities.

Despite these challenges, Santos assured the public that the project remains on track within its revised timeline. He described the bridge as a “lifeline” for local farmers and families who rely on safe and reliable access to markets, schools, and essential services. #

✒️: Bulacan 2nd District Public Affairs and Information Unit

03/07/2025

21/05/2025

ANG mga mamamayan ng Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija ay gumawa ng isang mapagpasyahan at pangakong pagpili nang ihalal nila si retired Police General Jose Hidalgo bilang kanilang bagong alkalde.

Sa maraming taon ng karanasan sa pambansang serbisyo, partikular sa Pambansang Pulisya ng Pilipinas, pumasok si Mayor Hidalgo sa pampublikong opisina na may higit pa sa mga kredensyal — nagdadala siya ng isang matatag na reputasyon para sa disiplina, integridad, at pamumuno na batay sa resulta.

Sa kabuuan ng kanyang karera sa pulisya, si Hidalgo ay kilala bilang isang maaasahan at walang kwentang lingkod-bayan. Tahimik lang, pero may ginagawa. Nakatuon siya sa mga solusyon sa halip na showmanship.

Ang kanyang diskarte ay hindi kailanman tungkol sa kasikatan-ito ay tungkol sa pagganap. At ang ganoong uri ng tahimik, pare-parehong pamumuno ay eksaktong kailangan ng lokal na pamamahala ngayon.

Sa pagsisimula niya sa kanyang termino, inaasahang mamumuno si Mayor Hidalgo na may parehong mga pagpapahalaga na tumutukoy sa kanyang oras sa uniporme: propesyonalismo, pagiging patas, at isang malalim na pangako sa kapakanan ng publiko.

Nakikinig siya. Siya ay kumilos. At higit sa lahat, naghahatid siya. Hindi siya mahilig sa pa-pogi. Ang mahalaga sa kanya: trabaho muna, resulta agad.

Sa panahong lalong nadidismaya ang mga tao sa tradisyonal na pulitika, namumukod-tangi ang mga pinunong tulad ni Hidalgo.

Naiintindihan niya ang mga pangangailangan ng komunidad dahil palagi siyang nagtatrabaho malapit sa lupa—sa mga ordinaryong tao, para sa mga ordinaryong tao. Ang kanyang estilo ay hindi maingay, ngunit ito ay matatag at taos-puso.

Nagtiwala si Cuyapo sa isang lalaking napatunayan sa parehong utos at serbisyo. Sa pamumuno ni Mayor Hidalgo, maaasahan ng bayan hindi lamang ang mga pangako, kundi ang pag-unlad—na binuo sa pagkilos, hindi ang mga pagpapakita.

05/05/2025

01/05/2025

SITREP: WORKERS' WELFARE | Marcoleta pushes for ₱150 wage hike, overhaul of 'outdated' PH labor code

Senatorial candidate Rep. Rodante Marcoleta is calling for an urgent review of the Philippines’ "outdated" labor code, citing the rising cost of living and the widening gap between workers’ wages and market prices.

In an interview on DZRH News’ The Situation Report on Thursday, May 1, Marcoleta stressed that Filipino workers are no longer earning enough to keep up with basic needs.

"Kinakailangan nating repasuhin talaga ang ating labor code kasi sa ngayong makikita na hindi talaga umaabot ang kinikita ng mga manggagawa sa taas ng mga bilihin sa merkado," Marcoleta said.

As an immediate response, Marcoleta proposed a ₱150 increase in the daily minimum wage, calling it a temporary but necessary relief for workers.

"Isang mabilisang remedyo siguro kahit P150 taas sahod kahit pansamantala ngayon dahil hindi ko akalain iyong ganito kabilis ng taas ng presyo ng bilihin," the senatorial candidate said.

However, Marcoleta acknowledged the difficulty in balancing the competing interests of employers and employees.

“Ang nag-aagawang interes ng employer at employee ay mahirap talagang balansehin niyan pero kailangan natin pagsikapang bigyan ng atensyon para makagawa ng isang stable na environment sa ating mga manggagawa," the lawmaker said.

Marcoleta also warned against over-reliance on government aid or ayuda, saying such support is unsustainable in the long term.

"Hindi hakbang o sagot ang ayuda para iangat o ibangon ang kahirapan ng isang pamilya, ang kailangan talaga iyong sustained economic activity," he said.

He also argued that sustained economic growth should be the country's path toward progress and poverty alleviation.

"Kailangang lumago ang ating ekonomiya at least 10% every year for the next 5 years kung hindi magawa iyon, may problema tayo," he said.

The lawmaker made this remark after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) significantly cut its growth outlook on the Philippines.

For this year, the IMF expects the Philippines’ gross domestic product (GDP) to grow by 5.5 percent, a big downgrade from its previous growth forecast of 6.1 percent.

The IMF likewise trimmed its growth outlook for the local economy in 2026 to 5.8 percent, from 6.3 percent previously. | DZRH News

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“Senado”

Paliwanag ng DILG sa bumabang timbang ng mahigit isang Toneladang Shabu na nakumpiska sa Batangas, Tinanggap ni Sen Bato De La Rosa.

Hindi na dapat pagdudahan pa ang tunay na dami at timbang ng Shabu na nakumpiska ng mga tauhan ng PNP sa Alitagtag, Batangas.

Ito ang deklarasyon ni Sen Ronald Bato De La Rosa kasunod ng hearing na isinagawa ng kaniyang Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs.

Ayon kay De La Rosa, walang Motibo upang bawasan ang Shabu na nakumpiska dahil nandoon mismo sina DILG Sec Benhur Abalos at PNP Chief Gen. Rommel Marbil at mga testigo na lumagda sa ginawang Imbentaryo.

Nagkamali lang sila ng Estimate dahil sa sobrang tuwa at may hulog ng langit silang huli at nakumpiska….

Sa hearing ng Committee, Sinabi ni Sec. Abalos na walang anomalya sa nakumpiskang 1.424 na Tonelada ng shabu na nagkakahalaga ng P9.68
billion pesos.

Ipinakita nito ang mga Video ng actual na Checkpoint Operation noong April 15, 2024 na nagresulta sa pagkaaresto ng supek na si Alajon Michael Zarate at mga Shabu na nakumpiska sa minamaneho niyang Passenger Van.