ANGELES CITY – News Department of Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon made a call at city hall on March 7 to seek assistance from the local government in expediting the resolution of right-of-way (ROW) concerns affecting the Clark-Angeles-Calumpit phase of the North-South Commuter Railway project.
Dizon immediately received the assurance of Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. of the city’s support in addressing ROW issues within his area of jurisdiction to prevent delays in the rail development, which is expected to enhance connectivity, ease traffic congestion, and boost economic growth in the region.
Lazatin also urged the DOTr to involve the affected barangays in the process.“We fully support this project as it will provide a more efficient and accessible transportation system for our people. However, we need to ensure that all concerns are addressed promptly and fairly,” Mayor Lazatin said.
During the meeting, Dizon emphasized the DOTr’s commitment to working closely with the Angeles City government and other stakeholders to expedite the right-of-way acquisition process.
Lazatin and Dizon were joined by Lazatin’s most recent chief adviser and now DOTr assistant secretary IC Calaguas, city councilor Atty. Arvin Suller, Executive Assistant IV Reina Manuel, and DOTr PMC Engr. Shi Yamamoto during the meeting also attended by city engineer’s office OIC Helen Ayro, general services officer Evangeline Malonzo, business permit and licensing division chief Enrico Romero, city environment and natural resources officer Jenifer Castro, city assessor Michael Calaguas, and Angeles City Human Settlements and Urban Development Office deputy Rowel Nava.
The North-South Commuter Railway Clark Extension Project is expected to accommodate 342,000 passengers daily. Angeles CIO
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