The construction of modern government centers across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) aims to enhance local governance.
Lawyer Naguib Sinarimbo, Minister of Interior and Local Government (MILG) underlined this during the turnover and inauguration of the modern two-storey municipal building of Butig, on November 19.
"A part of what we wanted to do is to improve governance at the different levels of the region. The best way we can do that is to create centers of government that are manifest, that are physically there so that government can truly be present in the communities where we rule, where we govern," he said.
Sinarimbo emphasized that it will be difficult for BARMM's constituents to access government services if there is no government center. Likewise, if it is unclear where the center of government is, it will be difficult for public servants to deliver services to the people.
Despite the MILG fully funding the municipal hall project, they entrusted its implementation to the local government unit (LGU).
The Minister emphasized that this showcases the BARMM government's absolute confidence in the LGU's ability to manage financial transactions and oversee the building's construction, highlighting trust as a vital element in governance..
More infrastructure projects for Lanao del Sur
In addition to the government centers established in the province, Sinarimbo said the regional government is simultaneously building several public markets, roads, and other infrastructure projects to propel economic growth.
"We will create the connectivity needed to transport agricultural products into the centers of manufacturing industries," he said.
He conveyed that intentionally choosing Butig, along with Lanao del Sur's second district, for the infusion of infrastructure projects was based on the area's proximity to Polloc Port in Parang.
"Mas malapit tayo, kaya yung strategic infrastructure ay kailangan natin to connect this part of Lanao del Sur to industries that we hopefully would be able to build in the years to come in Parang. Mas mapapabilis natin ang development dito. (We are closer, so we need strategic infrastructure to connect this part of Lanao del Sur to industries that we hopefully would be able to build in the years to come in Parang. We can accelerate development here)," Sinarimbo added. (APB/PIA Lanao del Sur)
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