04 October 2005
Pangasinan provincial board backs Northrail projects
LINGAYEN – The provincial board of Pangasinan has thrown its support behind the proposed US$503-million North Luzon Railways (Northrail) project.
In a resolution sponsored by the board majority floorleader John Agerico Rosario, the body urged the national government to resolve the issues raised against the implementation of the project as soon as possible.
Rosario said it is lamentable that despite the completion of plans and designs, availability of financing, and its patent acceptability to all concerned sectors, the prosecution of the project is being derailed by allegations that there were improprieties in the bidding.
If completed, the improved railway system will be a big boon to the riding public north of Manila and eventually the province of Pangasinan, Rosario said.
He said the country needs an alternative but efficient transport system that would be faster and environmental-friendly.
The resolution said the Northrail will boost trade and commerce to and from the provinces north of Manila, thus accelerating the progress of the nation.
Initial phases of the project cover the stretch from Manila to Malolos City in Bulacan and from Malolos to Clark in Pampanga. Eventually, under the plans, the rail will extend to Pangasinan and La Union in the north.
The project will be financed jointly by US$395.22 million loan from the China Import and Export Bank and the Bases Conversion Development Authority. (PNA)
In a resolution sponsored by the board majority floorleader John Agerico Rosario, the body urged the national government to resolve the issues raised against the implementation of the project as soon as possible.
Rosario said it is lamentable that despite the completion of plans and designs, availability of financing, and its patent acceptability to all concerned sectors, the prosecution of the project is being derailed by allegations that there were improprieties in the bidding.
If completed, the improved railway system will be a big boon to the riding public north of Manila and eventually the province of Pangasinan, Rosario said.
He said the country needs an alternative but efficient transport system that would be faster and environmental-friendly.
The resolution said the Northrail will boost trade and commerce to and from the provinces north of Manila, thus accelerating the progress of the nation.
Initial phases of the project cover the stretch from Manila to Malolos City in Bulacan and from Malolos to Clark in Pampanga. Eventually, under the plans, the rail will extend to Pangasinan and La Union in the north.
The project will be financed jointly by US$395.22 million loan from the China Import and Export Bank and the Bases Conversion Development Authority. (PNA)
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Why not ignore the bidding improprieties that was raised regarding this NorthRail project? Bottom line is this: this project will benefit the people of Pangasinan, big time! People must focus on the positive aspect of the project. The negative thinkers should take the back door exit. They are the ones who are dragging the Pangasinenses to the pit. I'd say, change for the better. Aim high! Stop the nonsense! Create projects that are beneficial to the country and to its people. Create jobs! A project like the NorthRail is what we need!
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