Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson is the guest of honor in the groundbreaking today of major infrastructures implemented by the DPWH.

This is in line with CAPIZtahan which commemorates two significant events in the lives of Capizenos - the 111th anniversary foundation of the Province of Capiz and the 64th death anniversary of the late President Manuel A. Roxas.

Set for groundbreaking is the Circumferential Road in Brgy. Culasi, Roxas City, which was conceptualized by the late Capiz first district Congressman Gerardo Roxas, Jr. and realized by Congressman Antonio del Rosario of the same congressional district.

An initial amount of P300-Million out of the P700-million allotted for the project, has been released. The road connects Brgy. Culasi to other city villages of Baybay, Libas, Dayao, Lawaan and Balijuagan and is expected to ease traffic in Roxas City and boost economic activity in Capiz.

Also scheduled for groundbreaking is the P39-million-worth Sigma Bridge in Sigma, Capiz.

The bridge will be constructed parallel to the existing one.

The Local Government Unit of Sigma passed a resolution retaining the older structure to preserve its historical value.

Constructed in 1939, it is still useful, strong and stable based from the evaluation conducted by the Department of Public Works and Highways.

The construction of a cut-off channel with river control amounting to P20-million and the reconstruction of Sigma River Control are likewise included in the said activity.

The projects will lessen the threat to the lives and properties of the people of Sigma as the town is along the low-lying area, thus prone to flooding.

Last Jan. 12, 2012 the river control of Sigma collapsed due to excessive floodings brought by heavy rains. Around eight families were severely affected because of the landslide that took place along the river banks since the river control, which is their primary line of defense broke down.

These projects set for groundbreaking were recommended as priority by Governor Victor Tanco, got support from First District Congressman Antonio "Tony" del Rosario and DOTC Secretary Manuel "Mar" Roxas and earned the collaboration of the National Government through the DPWH.

GOVERNMENT CENTER

Meanwhile, Gov. Tanco will lead the blessing and inauguration on April 15, 2012 of the Capiz Government and Business Center.

The imposing edifice, situated along San Roque Extension corner Fuentes Drive, Roxas City, was constructed using the most modern architectural design and technologies, according to OIC-Capiz Provincial District Engineer Edgar Agana.

The modern building will house both government and private establishments. It has three stories and 104 rooms or spaces for rent. Forty-two of these spaces can be found on the ground floor, 39 on the second floor and 23 on the 3rd floor where the national government offices will be situated.

The Government Center has an area of 3,400 square meters and situated in a lot owned by the provincial government. An amount of P209.9 million was allocated for its construction. The government center speaks of the foresight of the local leaders under the stewardship of Governor Victor Tanco.

The structure is equipped with an elevator.

Also to be inaugurated are the Provincial Crime Laboratory and the Department of the Interior and Local Government building which is adjacent to the Capiz Provincial Park.

The provincial government announced the visit of Secretary Gregory Domingo of the Department of Industry, DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo who confirmed their presence on the day of the blessings and inauguration.

It is also expected that some key officials of the Philippine National Police will likewise attend the activity.

Those who confirmed their attendance are Chief Superintendent Lorlie Arroyo, director of the crime laboratory at the national headquarters and Supt. Cipriano Querol, Jr. regional director.*