MARCOS LEADS INAUGURATION OF WATER IMPOUNDING DAM IN CAGAYAN

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday led the inauguration of the Union Water Impounding Dam in Claveria, Cagayan, a major infrastructure project aimed at improving flood control, irrigation, and climate resilience in the province.

Upon his arrival, President Marcos unveiled the project marker and personally inspected the dam’s opening and structural features.

“Sa tulong ng pamahalaan at masisipag na magsasaka, itinayo ang proyektong ito upang mapanatili ang daloy ng tubig at pag-asa,” the marker reads.

The President also engaged with farmers present at the event through the “Ugnayan” dialogue, highlighting his administration’s commitment to improve the lives of farmers by promoting rural development.

The P500-million Union Dam project, located across the Cabicungan River in barangays Union and Cadcadir, is a flagship convergence project between the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), under the latter’s “Katubigan” Program.

Designed to support over 1,050 hectares of farmland, the dam is expected to benefit more than 1,000 farmers. It includes slope protection, and drainage systems to minimize river siltation and slope erosion and prevent flooding in agricultural areas.

NIA Region 2 Public Relations Officer Paula Pereña told the Presidential News Desk that the Union Dam is part of a broader network of water impounding projects in barangays Tabbugan and Bacsay, which, once completed, will serve more than 3,000 farmers across Cagayan.

The President was joined by DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon, NIA Administrator Eduardo Guillen and Cagayan Governor Edgar Aglipay during the event.