MANILA: Five members of the House of Representatives have filed a bill mandating the adoption of round-the-clock operations in the priority government infrastructure projects, particularly in roads and bridges. Under House Bill (HB) No. 9666 or the Accelerated Infrastructure Development Act of 2023, Deputy Majority Leader and ACT-CIS Party-List Rep. Erwin Tulfo acknowledged the pressing need to meet the people’s increasing demands to improve the efficiency and effective execution of the projects. Tulfo and co-authors ACT-CIS Party-list Reps. Edvic Yap and Jocelyn Tulfo, Benguet Rep. Eric Yap and Quezon City 2nd District Rep. Ralph Tulfo seek to streamline the implementation of the government infrastructure projects through the 24/7 operations. ‘This strategic move aims to revolutionize the efficiency and pace of project completion, addressing the longstanding challenges associated with prolonged timelines in traditional project management,’ the proposed bill read. The bill applied to all government infras
tructure projects funded by the national government, local government units, and government-owned and controlled corporations, particularly those involving the construction, repair and maintenance of roads and bridges. In a recent media interview, Tulfo said the proposed measure is the sentiments of the people who wanted to fast track all the government projects. ‘Kasi ang naabala ang taong bayan (Because delayed construction affects the people),’ Tulfo said. He said the funds appropriated for the priority projects are part of the taxpayers’ money and their main concern is for the immediate completion of government projects. ‘Enough na po sa 8 a.m.-4 p.m. lang ang project tapos nakatiwangwang ng Sabado at Linggo, walang nagta-trabaho kasi day off ng manggagawa (Enough of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. operation, then construction stopped every Saturday and Sunday because workers have to take day off),’ he said, adding that workers in other countries work 24/7. The bill provides that implementing agency shall devise a
suitable shift schedule, taking into consideration the nature and scope of the project, to maximize workforce and equipment utilization. ‘This bill envisions a future where government infrastructure projects operate with unprecedented efficiency and effectiveness. By embracing round-the-clock operations, we seek to fulfill the public expectations for timely and sustainable infrastructure development,’ the bill read.

Source: Philippines News Agency

MANILA: Five members of the House of Representatives have filed a bill mandating the adoption of round-the-clock operations in the priority government infrastructure projects, particularly in roads and bridges. Under House Bill (HB) No. 9666 or the Accelerated Infrastructure Development Act of 2023, Deputy Majority Leader and ACT-CIS Party-List Rep. Erwin Tulfo acknowledged the pressing need to meet the people’s increasing demands to improve the efficiency and effective execution of the projects. Tulfo and co-authors ACT-CIS Party-list Reps. Edvic Yap and Jocelyn Tulfo, Benguet Rep. Eric Yap and Quezon City 2nd District Rep. Ralph Tulfo seek to streamline the implementation of the government infrastructure projects through the 24/7 operations. ‘This strategic move aims to revolutionize the efficiency and pace of project completion, addressing the longstanding challenges associated with prolonged timelines in traditional project management,’ the proposed bill read. The bill applied to all government infras
tructure projects funded by the national government, local government units, and government-owned and controlled corporations, particularly those involving the construction, repair and maintenance of roads and bridges. In a recent media interview, Tulfo said the proposed measure is the sentiments of the people who wanted to fast track all the government projects. ‘Kasi ang naabala ang taong bayan (Because delayed construction affects the people),’ Tulfo said. He said the funds appropriated for the priority projects are part of the taxpayers’ money and their main concern is for the immediate completion of government projects. ‘Enough na po sa 8 a.m.-4 p.m. lang ang project tapos nakatiwangwang ng Sabado at Linggo, walang nagta-trabaho kasi day off ng manggagawa (Enough of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. operation, then construction stopped every Saturday and Sunday because workers have to take day off),’ he said, adding that workers in other countries work 24/7. The bill provides that implementing agency shall devise a
suitable shift schedule, taking into consideration the nature and scope of the project, to maximize workforce and equipment utilization. ‘This bill envisions a future where government infrastructure projects operate with unprecedented efficiency and effectiveness. By embracing round-the-clock operations, we seek to fulfill the public expectations for timely and sustainable infrastructure development,’ the bill read.

Source: Philippines News Agency