THE Macagtas Eco Park in Catarman will soon be more accessible with the completion of the 700-meter paved road being constructed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The P19.5-million projects includes the provision of three waiting sheds and 44 sets of solar street lights. DWPH Region 8 Direction Nerie D. Bueno, in a statement, said, “We are expecting to complete the project within the month not just to improve mobility for the residents of Barangay Macagtas but also to boost economic development in Catarman,” added Director Bueno. The road is listed under the National Tourism Development Plan. Catarman, the capital of Northern Samar, has a domestic airport.
