Jimenez:Misamis Occidental The provincial government of Misamis Occidental inaugurated over PHP303 million worth of infrastructure projects in the municipality of Jimenez. These developments include significant transport and climate-resilient initiatives intended to improve local infrastructure.
According to Philippines News Agency, the projects are headlined by a PHP100-million Bypass Road connecting Barangays Corales and Mialem via a new spillway, a PHP30-million upgrade of the Dicoloc-Sibaroc Road, and a PHP100-million Flood Control Structure along the Palilan River.
Governor Henry Oaminal Sr. stated during the inauguration that these projects are expected to enhance mobility, bolster flood defenses, expand water access, and provide essential community facilities for Jimenez residents. Additional projects include hanging bridges valued at PHP2 million and PHP1.5 million in various barangays.
The initiatives also feature the PHP6.5-million multipurpose buildings in Barangays San Isidro, Gata, and Dicloc; a PHP3.5-million hanging bridge connecting Barangay Naga to Macabayo; and the PHP50-million Jimenez water system projects in Barangay Taboo.
Mayor Joselito Chiong highlighted that these projects had been in planning for several years before the provincial government secured the necessary funding for their completion.
In addition, the provincial government inaugurated the 500-bed Asenso Misamis Occidental Medical Center (AMOMC) in Oroquieta City. The medical center is equipped with modern facilities, including diagnostic and laboratory services, patient care areas, operating rooms, and specialized Oncology and Cancer Care services.
