By Junex Doronio
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — In line with his advocacy for national unity, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has disclosed that the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is funding about P2.9 billion infrastructure projects in this city despite the fact that Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan is a staunch supporter of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte who has turned arch critic of the Chief Executive.
As this developed, several residents told Maharlika NuMedia that they are calling on Ako Bisaya party-list Representative Sonny Lagon to challenge Chan in the 2025 mayoralty race.
“The government, for its part, will also continue to invest in its success, which is why in 2024, the Department of Public Works and Highways is funding about P2.9 billion in infrastructure projects here in Lapu-Lapu City alone,” Marcos Jr. said.
During the Capsule Laying Ceremony of the Mactan Expo Center at Mactan Newton, the President said the government will continue to invest in the success of Cebu.
Marcos Jr. made the promise on Saturday (27 April 2024) which marked the 503rd Commemoration of Lapu-Lapu’s victory against the Spanish invaders led by Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan on the island of Mactan.
Some native historians claim that Lapu-Lapu was also known as Datu Pula, a Muslim imam (akin to a priest or pastor) and from the Tausog tribe who later died of old age in Camotes island after the Battle of Mactan that was the first historic triumph in Asia against foreign invasion.
(el Amigo/MNM)
