Some 12,000 farmers in Candaba, Pampanga received assistance from the Department of Agriculture (DA). President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led on Saturday the distribution of 1,755 bags of certified inbred seeds; 8,461 fertilizer discount vouchers; and 3,680 cash cards with P5,000 each as part of the Rice Farmer Financial Assistance Program.
The construction of the Third Candaba Viaduct on the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) is in full swing with a 30.58 percent progress rate. The assurance of steady flow of funding, along with the hard work and thrust, is playing a crucial role in the aim of completing the project by November 2024.
Three-term former Candaba Mayor and two-time Pampanga Mayors League President Jerry Pelayo has publicly supported President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s proposal to construct an impounding water in Candaba as a long-term solution to persistent flooding in Pampanga and Central Luzon.
NLEX Corporation has engaged CIMIC Group company Leighton Asia – Philippines Branch for the design and construction of the new five-kilometer third Candaba viaduct which is projected to cost P6.1 billion.
To ensure the integrity of the Candaba Viaduct for the safety of motorists, NLEX Corporation will undertake an urgent major safety upgrade of the southbound portion of the viaduct beginning Monday, July 11. A rerouting plan for trucks with 12 wheels and more will also be implemented starting on the same day.
