The Department of Public of Works and Highways (DPWH) is implementing key infrastructure projects to support the local economy of Medellin, Cebu Province, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to deliver quality infrastructure development to far-flung areas of the country under the “Build, Better, More” Program.
In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, DPWH Regional Office VII Director Danilo J. Villa Jr. said that currently being constructed in various areas of the municipality are 14 road and building projects, with combined cost of P333.86 million under 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA).
The projects, implemented by the DPWH Cebu 4th District Engineering Office (DEO) include the construction and improvement of roads in Barangays Don Virgilio Gonzales, Daanglungsod, and Canhabagat; improvement of road leading to government offices in Barangay Poblacion; roads leading to a beach spot in Barangay Kawit, and to Medellin People's Park, Museo de Medellin and Sto. Nino de Medellin Parish Church in Barangay Poblacion; and preventive maintenance along Bogo-Curva-Medellin-Daanbantayan-Maya Road.
All seven (7) projects costing P270.75 million are in various stages of civil works and expected to improve mobility, and support the local tourism of Medellin.
Meanwhile, another seven (7) building projects are underway in other barangays costing P63.12 million. The ongoing projects are the multipurpose buildings that are seen to enhance government services in Barangays Lamintak Norte, Barangay Luy-a, Dayhagon, Dalingding, Panugnawan, Maharuhay, and Poblacion where the new DPWH Cebu 4th DEO building is being erected.
“These infrastructure projects are vital in fostering local economies especially in areas that are distant from the city capital. We hope that with the completion of our projects, we can uplift the livelihoods of these communities,” said Director Villa.