The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has assured the 970 families affected by the construction of the Balog-Balog Multi-purpose Project (BBMP) Phase II-North and South Main Canal they will be given assistance and their needs in the resettlement areas in Tarlac will be provided. “This is why NIA BBMP II together with the local government units and other government agencies work hand in hand to synchronize their efforts to help affected communities,” NIA Region 3 Manager and BBMP Project Manager Engr. “The long-awaited construction of BBMP II is a green light for the unhindered development of Tarlac province,” she added. Smooth relocation of the Project Affected Families (PAFs) prior to the construction of Balog-balog high dam is in progress. The South Main canal packages 1 and 2, which were bidded out last year, were already given the Notice of Award.

Source: Manila Times March 19, 2017 17:03 UTC