LEGAZPI CITY, April 21 (PNA) - Bicol Regional Development Council and Albay Governor Joey Salceda has urged the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to restore the construction of Pantao Port project in Libon, Albay.
"The point is the province is taking a strong stand that should make Pantao port an integral part of economic development," Salceda said.
According to the governor, the provincial government is working hard to get Pantao port restored.
"The two roads, Libon Pnato and Ligao - Pioduran are vital signs of our continuing commitment to the project," he said.
"There is no reason for the PPA not to finish the project because all network roads have been completed," the governor said.
Salceda also said the Office of the President has instructed the PPA to proceed. But the PPA central office is yet to announce when they will start the project.
Pantao port is being developed and classified as an international sea port based in the north west of Albay.
Governor Salceda also stated that out of P800 million budget for Pantao port project, only P104 million has been utilized by the PPA.
"We are pushing for the urgent restoration of the project so that we can now fully start our livelihood and development in the area," he said. (PNA)