NSSDEO, Brgy. Burabud, Laoang, Northern Samar – The Department of Public Works and Highways-Northern Samar Second District Engineering Office is currently working on an access road that leads to Matikawol falls located in Brgy. Jubasan, Mapanas, Northern Samar, which aims to improve connectivity, stimulate economic growth, and enhance accessibility for the locals and wayfarers. This project has accomplishment rate of 8.40 percent as of April 30, 2025, and now marks the beginning of growth and development.
The access road leading to Matikawol Falls, Mapanas, Northern Samar, has a budget appropriation of P10-million which involves the concreting of 224.00 meters roadway with 1.50 meters shoulder both sides, funded under the General Appropriation Act (GAA) of CY 2025.
The construction works began last month, April 2025, and set to be completed on August, 2025. Through the pristine and romantic nature of the Matikawol Falls, this project will not only boost tourism in the town of Mapanas but will also help the economic development of Northern Samar through faster delivery of commercial goods and services to adjacent communities.
The project will be an integral part of tourism industry and influences the accessibility of tourism. It will also generate income from tourism industry. Once completed, this will allow better access to the area, creating more job and income opportunities for the residents in the Barangay.
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