Friday, January 11, 2008 3rd District gets P120-M for infra, basic services By Carlo P. Mallo
AFTER three years of not receiving funds from the National Government, Davao City's third district has now more than P120 million for its much needed infrastructure projects and other basic services.
"The Third District has been deprived for almost three years," Representative Isidro Ungab said on Monday. "But now we have received P127 million allocation for the district."
Ungab was able to secure the much needed funding for his district, a little over six months into office. "We need roads and bridges, and public school buildings," he said.
Apart from the infrastructure, part of the funds will go to the hospitalization funds of the district and for the indigents who will need medical assistance," Ungab added.
Scholarship education is also one priority of the first term congressman. "But my district also need water connections, and electrification," Ungab said.
Davao City's 3rd District encompasses most of the hinterland villages of the city, and is mostly concentrated on the agricultural industry.
