Leila de Lima, pinaiimbestigahan ang 2 ‘Build, Build, Build’ projects ng Duterte administration

Hiniling ni Sen. Leila de Lima sa Senado na magsagawa ng imbestigasyon sa konstruksyon ng dalawang ‘Build, Build, Build’ projects ng administrasyong Duterte na maaari aniyang makaapekto sa 180,000 na pamilya sa Metro Manila.

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Sa Senate Resolution No. 927, hinimok ng senadora ang mga kapwa senador na siyasatin ang nakaambang demolisyon sa 38 mga komunidad sa Maynila na maaapektuhan ng konstruksyon ng P23 billion North Luzon Expressway-South Luzon Expressway (NLEX-SLEX) Connector Road Project at P171 billion North-South Commuter Railway Project.

“Mega-infrastructure projects such as these rarely, if at all, mention the social costs of these endeavors, particularly the physical and economic displacement of thousands of people just to give way for their construction in Metro Manila’s densely populated areas,” ayon sa senadora.

“Some residents of Sampaloc, Manila have long been apprehensive of their forcible eviction and relocation to give way for the construction of these projects. They have repeatedly stressed that the concerned agencies have failed to adequately consult with them concerning the right-of-way negotiations,” dagdag nito.

Ayon kay De Lima, dahil sa naturang mga proyekto ay mawawalan ng tirahan ang nasa 180,000 mga pamilya sa Maynila.

“There is a need to closely scrutinize the plan of our government agencies with respect to urban development regarding these pro­jects and give due consideration and proper recognition to the individuals and families who stand to be uprooted,” sabi ni de Lima.

“The government should ensure that the rights and interests of the people, first and foremost, are safeguarded and protected, and as such, should exercise due diligence and exhaust all possible alternatives prior to the development of any infrastructure pro­ject that involves the acquisition of private lands and the relocation of its inhabitants,” dagdag pa nito.

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