Laoag City—Reinforcing the Provincial Government’s initiative for inclusive growth, Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Joseph M. Manotoc promised to provide adequate assistance to local government units (LGUs) in the province during a series of consultative meetings on July 31, 2019 at the municipalities of Adams, Pagudpud, and Dumalneg.
On his statement, Mr. Manotoc assured the participants of his full support to aid problems and concerns of every municipality down to the grassroots:
Meanwhile, Pagudpud Mayor Rafael Benemerito is thankful for the governor’s efforts in personally reaching out to every LGU in the province, saying, “Sobra kaming nagpapasalamat kayGovernor Manotoc dahil siya mismo ang bumisita upang marinig at bigyang-pansin ang ating mga problema at pangangailangan dito sa bayan ngPagudpud. Sana ay hindi ito ang una at huling pagkakataon na makaharap namin siya.”
Similar problems raised by concerned groups from the three municipalities are issues on farming; improvement of farm-to-market roads; construction of barangay halls and day care centers; and request for provision of learning materials and facilities to schools, among others. (Stewart C. Ocampo)