Inauguration of 2 more infra projects follow
By Dominic B. dela Cruz (Staff Reporter)
Marcos, Ilocos
Norte—The municipality of Marcos will soon have its own three-storey new multi-purpose/municipal
hall building after a ground breaking ceremony held Feb. 8, 2021, signaling the
start of construction.
Ilocos Norte Governor Mathew Joseph M. Manotoc, who served as
guest of honor in the groundbreaking, said in his speech that he “strongly
expresses his full support with this monumental undertaking of Marcos as their
stepping stone of going to a more progressive municipality in the province of
Ilocos Norte”.
Manotoc added that the people of Marcos deserve a new municipal
building as a “representation and a symbol in the entire municipality and the
people itself”.
He applauded the leadership of the Marcos Mayor Antonio Mariano
and the whole Sangguniang Bayan headed by Marcos Vice Mayor Hilario Lorenzo for
this initiative believing that this town hall will be one of the “nicest town
hall in the entire province”.
However, as the construction may take longer than expected,
Manotoc expressed hopes that this will not affect the municipal government’s
operation so they can continue delivering the services for their people in this
town, even with the absence of an actual municipal hall.
Manotoc stressed that this will be the “legacy of Mariano and
assured his support for the municipality of Marcos”.
Mariano, meanwhile, thanked the governor for attending the ground
breaking despite his hectic schedule saying without his support, the ground
breaking was not possible.
“With perseverance and dedication”, Mariano said he “feels proud
to come up and realize all the aspirations and development of Marcos despite
this town’s classification as fourth-class municipality”.
The first term mayor added that the new multi-purpose building
will serve as their backbone in delivering the needed services for the people here.
“If Marcoseños will walk together, work together and pray
together, every plan we pray, God will grant us. Let us continue to serve and
continue to dream for a more progressive town. Let us join hand in hand and
make every dream a reality”, the mayor noted.
Municipal engineer Marielle Menor also presented the plan for the
project. In his presentation, he explained that the old municipal hall was
constructed in 1964 and has already passed its 50-year life span. He then said
that with its age, it was recommended for demolition and a new 3-storey
building shall take its place.
Menor also disclosed that the project will cost PHP131,749,575.21
and is payable in 15 years.
From the main gate to the new municipal building, welcoming people
will be a promenade aesthetically designed landscape.
At the main entrance of the building will be the information area
and main lobby complete with a main lounge for guests and visitors.
A multi-purpose hall will be located on the ground floor
including a session hall for the Sangguniang Bayan, which will be connected
with the existing legislative building.
The second floor will host the different offices of the local
government including the office of the chief executive and a staircase with
grand view to the lower grounds leading to the third floor for a more office
spaces.
Other features of the building include a wide lobby with
fountain, a vertical garden, elevator for more convenience and will also be equipped
with sprinkler system coupled with fire detection and alarm system.
Looking after the comfort of everyone, there will also be a
breastfeeding area, and public comfort rooms.
“Dagiti isu amin a taga
Marcos ket nainpapusoan a sumangbay ken
pasangbayen iti ‘Balay ti Ili’ kasta met kadagiti isu amin a mayat nga
umay ken sumangbay tapnu maidanun kadakuada iti napudno ken nasayaat a serbisyo
publiko,” Menor emphasized.
Right after the groundbreaking, Manotoc also led the ribbon
cutting of the “Mothering Center” and newly concreted provincial road along
Brgys. Ferdinand and Pacifico-Escoda, respectively.
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