MANILA, Philippines — One in four local governments in the Zamboanga Peninsula region failed to comply with nationwide road-clearing operations, according to the Department of Interior and Local Government's assessment and validation ratings. DILG assessed local government units' compliance with President Rodrigo Duterte’s directive to eliminate road obstructions and reclaim space for the public. Zamboanga del Sur had the most failed assessments, with 12 local governments receiving a failing rating. The rest consisted of Zamboanga Sibugay LGUs Alicia, Kabasalan, Mabuhay, Olutanga, Titay and Zamboanga del Norte’s Leon Postigo. Eight LGUs in Davao del Norte composed the majority, followed by Davao Oriental, Compostela Valley, Davao del Sur, and Davao Occidental.

Source: Philippine Star October 16, 2019 10:53 UTC