Senator assures P10-M fund for plaza rehab
Monday, January 2, 2012
SENATOR Coco Pimentel has assured his assistance of P10 million from his priority development assistance fund (PDAF) for the rehabilitation of the historical Jaro Plaza in Jaro district in Iloilo City.
Ilonggo architect Rudolfo Depatillo designed the five main areas for renovation, which aims to expand and facelift the present status of the premier plaza in the city.
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The proposed rehabilitation and beautification of Jaro will include the construction of a new gymnasium, perimeter walkway and fence restoration, entrance arch, children and kids playground, a sunken garden, waterfall, and food kiosks.
These new projects will be on top of the existing facilities inside the plaza, such as the bandstand, skating rink, Graciano Lopez Jaena Park, Jose Rizal Park, and flower garden and aviary.
Jaro is the seat of the Roman Catholic archdiocese in Western Visayas and has a premier plaza in Iloilo City and the entire region. The plaza faces the Jaro Cathedral and its side faces the Archbishop Palace.
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