11/11/2026
𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐀-𝐏𝐑𝐃𝐏 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦-𝐭𝐨-𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐨, 𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐚
The Local Government Unit of Quirino, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP), formally inaugurated the Sta. Lucia–Sta. Catalina Farm-to-Market Road (FMR) with Bridge, a landmark infrastructure project spanning 13.64 kilometers, on November 10, 2026.
The project is recognized as the longest Farm-to-Market Road subproject in Region 2 and the second completed FMR under the Scale-Up implementation of the DA-PRDP. The newly completed road is expected to significantly improve transportation, market access, and agricultural productivity for local communities.
The infrastructure project will directly benefit 1,653 families, equivalent to 6,587 individuals, particularly farmers, commuters, and residents from the barangays and neighboring areas served by the road network.
During the turnover and inauguration ceremony, Mayor Edward D. Juan expressed his gratitude to the Department of Agriculture and the national government for the completion of the project.
“Ang daan na ito ay malaking tulong sa mga magsasaka, hindi lang sa mga magsasaka kundi pati na rin sa mga commuters mula sa iba't ibang lugar. Labis po ang aming pasasalamat sa DA-PRDP. Ito ang pinakamahabang PRDP project sa Region 2. Pakiabot po ang aming taos-pusong pasasalamat kay Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. ng Department of Agriculture at sa ating Pangulong Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr.,” Mayor Juan said.
He also emphasized that the road will not only reduce travel time and transportation costs but will also strengthen the municipality’s agricultural development by providing better access to markets and essential services.
Also present during the occasion were Hon. Manuel Faustino 'King' U. Dy, Provincial Board Member of the 5th District of Isabela; DA Region 02 Regional Executive Director Rose Mary G. Aquino; Rizalina Valencia and Janine Cadorna of the PRDP Provincial Project Monitoring and Implementing Unit (PPMIU); and Michael Licudan of the Regional Project Coordination Office 2 - Regional Infrastructure Engineer (RPCO2-RIE).
The event was likewise attended by Vice-Mayor Victor Emmanuel Callangan, members of the Sangguniang Bayan, department heads of the Local Government Unit of Quirino, Punong Barangays, and community members.
The successful completion of the Sta. Lucia–Sta. Catalina Farm-to-Market Road with Bridge underscores the commitment of the DA-PRDP and the Local Government Unit of Quirino to advancing rural development, strengthening agricultural competitiveness, and improving the quality of life of farming communities across the municipality.
The project stands as a testament to the government's continuing efforts to build resilient, accessible, and inclusive infrastructure that supports economic growth and countryside development.