Upon the instruction of Mayor Khymer Olaso, City Administrator Percival Ramos spearheaded a site inspection in the island barangays of Tumalutab and Manalipa to check, verify, and document the status of existing structures in the area amid concerns over unregulated development.

Ramos was accompanied by personnel from the City Engineer’s Office, Office of the City Environment and Natural Resources (OCENR), Housing and Land Management Division and other agencies.

Based on assessment, officials of barangay Tumalutab cite the urgent need for the establishment of a security outpost in the area, the repair/ renovation of the barangay hall, construction of additional classrooms and a new health center.

On the other hand, Manalipa officials also brought out the need to repair the school building, installation of solar street lights, construction of foot bridge and the improvement of the health center, among others.

Ramos took note of the requests of the said barangays and vowed to bring up the concerns raised to the attention of the mayor and for subsequent action from the offices concerned.

The city administrator did a similar site inspection in barangays Panubigan and Dita which form part of the Once Islas early part of May, to check on the status of various projects as well as to listen to the concerns of the barangay officials and residents.

The inspections stemmed from the recent meeting called by Mayor Olaso with the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB), Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region IX, and key stakeholders regarding the protection and preservation of the islands of Zamboanga City.

The inspection was conducted in coordination with the officials of the said barangays. (CMO-PIO) (photo credits: Secretary to the Mayor’s Office)