Local News

City gov’t undertakes P27-M projects

Bong Garcia

THE local government will soon unveil the newly constructed covered sheds and pathways amounting to P27 million in Zamboanga City.

Engineer Christopher Navarro, head of the City Engineer’s Office, said the construction of the covered sheds in the city proper is being undertaken by Everlast Construction in the total amount of P26,948,070.

Navarro said that the covered walk project covers 2,465 linear meters.

Navarro said it includes supply and installation of plants, garden soil, concrete flower pots, and installation of 433 sets of Light-Emitting Diode (LED) fluorescent fixtures.

He said that another ongoing project is the development of center islands on R.T. Lim Boulevard amounting to P16,540,110.15, which is being undertaken by Altos Construction.

He said that improvement of Paseo del Mar is likewise being undertaken by Everlast Construction in the amount of P45,574,889.00.

The improvement project includes a mini skate park, roadway and sidewalk, trench drain, circular seats, site development, children’s playground, softscape, electrical works and construction of power house.

Navarro said the Y.N. Builders and Supply is currently undertaking the development of parks and gardens project worth P5,233,949.64, which includes the construction of a stage at Paseo del Mar. (SunStar Philippines)

‘MUDDY WATER.’ A sample of water from Barangay Vito, Balamban placed inside a transparent plastic bottle shows a substance that resembles mud. This photo was sent by American national Bob McQuaid, a resident of Vito, to SunStar Cebu on Thursday, April 25, 2024. He said the “muddy” water comes from Balamban Water District. /

'Muddy water' irks some residents

Piston Cebu skips transport strike for 2nd time, plans rally against PUVMP outside LTFRB 7

DILG allows police, jail, fire personnel to wear light uniforms due to summer heat

Defense chief: PH didn't sign any contract with China concerning Ayungin Shoal

Cavite Representative Barzaga passes away