Farmers and residents in Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay are now enjoying faster and more convenient travel with the construction of a farm-to-market road (FMR) by Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
According to DPWH Region 9 Director Cayamombao D. Dia, the 2.74 lane kilometer FMR in Barangay Guinoman is now being utilized by locals, especially farmers, in transporting their agricultural products to the neighboring trading center.
“We are glad that this project is completed as our farmers no longer have to pass through rough roads, aiding in their productivity,” said Director Dia.
Funded under the 2021 General Appropriations Act (GAA) in the amount of with P19.8-million, the road concreting project implemented by DPWH Zamboanga Sibugay First District Engineering Office has cut travel time from 15 minutes to 6 minutes.