ABOUT P2 billion has been allocated for 52 tourism road projects in Western Visayas for 2018. The infrastructures will form part of the road convergence program of the Department of Tourism (DoT) and the Department of Public Works and Highways. DoT Region 6 Director Helen J. Catalbas said of the total projects, 22 will be in Iloilo. “In a list of the national expenditure programs of the Office of the President released during the budget hearing, 52 road projects are included in Region 6,” she said. Ms. Catalbas said the projects are among the priority programs of the regional office next year. “We want to provide easier access to our roads leading towards our tourist destinations located in far-flung areas, especially in mountainous areas,” she said. — Louine Hope U. Conserva

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