00:00The infrastructure's key role in boosting connectivity, economic growth, and resilience
00:05was stressed during the DPWH Bagong Pilipinas Town Hall meeting and infrastructure summit.
00:10Aldrin Mallari from the Philippine Information Agency Central Luzon has more.
00:17The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers or PICE and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce
00:22and Industry or PCCI underscore the importance of infrastructure development in building a
00:29better and more resilient Central Luzon. During the Bagong Pilipinas Town Hall meeting
00:35and infrastructure summit of the DPWH, PICE Central Luzon Regional Coordinator
00:42Levitico Esguerra Jr. lauded the agency for being at the forefront of transforming the physical,
00:49economic, and environmental landscape of Central Luzon.
00:53Through its strategic infrastructure projects and programs, the department has significantly
01:00enhanced accessibility across the region's seven provinces, fostering seamless connectivity
01:08between urban centers and rural communities. For her part, PCCI North Luzon Regional Governor
01:16Christina Tuzon highlighted the business sector's recognition of infrastructure as a key driver
01:22of development and competitiveness. Tuzon said it is important to have good infrastructure
01:29to transport our agricultural products as it enhances economic growth, boost productivity,
01:35and improve the quality of life for every Filipino. From the Philippine Information
01:40Agency Central Luzon, Aldrin Mallari for Balitang Pambansa.
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