JOLO, Sulu, Philippines – The first congressional district of Sulu has started to implement some P69.5 million worth of infrastructure projects aimed at boosting government services, and uplifting the lives of residents in the district.

Representative Tupay Loong (1st District, Sulu) said the projects include the concreting of three major roads, constructing two hospital buildings, and a potable water tank in the municipality of Parang, also in Sulu.

Of the amount, P48.5 million has been earmarked for the concreting of three roads with a combined length of 2,700 meters, P10 million for a water tank, and construction of two hospital buildings inside the Parang National Hospital compound worth some P11 million.

Loong said improving the road network of Parang is very essential as it contributes to the economic growth of the municipality through the efficient delivery of farm products to the town proper.

“Farm products can easily reach the town proper if you have a good road network, and this is very vital in the development of any municipality,” Loong said.

The water facility is also a vital contribution to the town as it will provide the necessary water supply to the visiting public and to people of the town.

As this developed, Dr. Jubiara Isnain, head of the Parang National Hospital, said the construction of the two additional structures inside the hospital compound here would greatly help them in decongesting thye medical facility.

Isnain thanked Loong for his congressional initiative for the construction of the two edifices inside the compound worth P11 million.

She also cited Loong for extending a substantial amount to the hospital that was sourced from his priority development assistance fund or PDAF for the purchase of medicines for the poor patients who seek medical attention at the hospital.

“The entire Parang National Hospital medical staff and personnel are so thankful to Representative Loong who has recognized our needs at the hospital,” Isnain said.

Political leaders here attributed the influx of socio-economic development in the district to the good relationship and unity between Loong and Sulu Governor Abdusakur Tan.