Marcos inaugurates newly rehabilitated dam in ZamboangaMANILA, Philippines — More than 3,100 farmers are expected to benefit from the newly rehabilitated Mahayag Dam, which was inaugurated by President Marcos yesterday in Zamboanga del Sur. Located in Mahayag town, the dam regulates the flow of water in the Salug River and supplies irrigation to nearby rice fields. It serves as a key diversion structure within the Salug River Irrigation System, the largest in Zamboanga peninsula. Marcos said the reconstruction of the dam does not only offer a continuous water supply, but also hope and a better future. The pumps are intended to enhance the local irrigation system, using clean and affordable alternative energy.

Source: Philippine Star February 13, 2026 13:36 UTC