Magalong lines up P1.69-B infra, tourism plans
BAGUIO CITY — The local government here has lined up P1.69 billion worth of major infrastructure and tourism development projects for 2027, seeking national funding to upgrade public facilities, roads and tourist sites.
Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong worked to include the initiatives in the proposed 2027 National Expenditure Program (NEP) under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Local Finance Committee reported during a recent executive-legislative meeting.
The committee cited that the exact total allocation stands at P1,690,235,000. Because the DPWH items are part of the proposed national budget, they remain subject to legislative approval and standard implementation processes.
“We worked on these projects to improve public facilities, mobility, disaster preparedness, and tourism infrastructure,” Magalong said, adding that the local government will continue pursuing external grants and national funding to advance priority developments.
A large portion of the 2027 lineup involves support from the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), which is expected to fund three major tourism and environmental initiatives.
It includes the proposed P500 million grant for a sewerage treatment plant, P400 million for the second phase of the Burnham Park rehabilitation, and P150 million for the rehabilitation of Session Road.
Under the DPWH-proposed infrastructure slate, the single largest allocation is P225 million for the rehabilitation of the Maharlika Livelihood Complex.
Another P153.21 million is earmarked for citywide sidewalk improvements covering Session Road, Harrison Road, Gov. Pack Road, Leonard Wood Road, Kisad Road, Gen. Luna Road, South Drive, Military Cut-off Road, Asin Road, Manuel Roxas Road and Rimando-Ambiong Road.