LOCAL government and business leaders of Las Piñas City urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to approve the P103.8-billion Las Piñas-Parañaque Coastal Bay Reclamation Project, highlighting its potential to generate significant economic benefits.
The project, backed by prominent city officials and business groups, promises to create billions in revenue, generate up to 500,000 jobs, and support social initiatives such as affordable housing.
Alelee Aguilar-Andanar, daughter of Las Piñas Mayor Imelda Aguilar, is spearheading efforts to gain approval for the initiative, which she says was a long-time vision of her late father, former mayor Vergel Aguilar.
“This project, which I call ‘Las Piñas, Our Home 2.0,’ will modernize our city and secure opportunities for future generations,” said Aguilar-Andanar, emphasizing the importance of income-generating initiatives to address the city’s growing needs and challenges.
Incumbent Councilors Mark Anthony Santos and Henry Medina echoed Aguilar-Andanar’s sentiments, noting that the project could significantly address unemployment and bolster local economic growth.
Despite its scale, proponents of the reclamation project emphasize its environmental benefits.
Aguilar-Andanar highlighted plans to restore ecosystems, create new wildlife habitats, and improve flood mitigation efforts.
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