Solon mulls revival of railroad in Pangasinan
INCUMBENT Congressman Sherwin ‘Win’ Gatchalian wants the North Railroad Transit that traverses Dagupan City restored to help boost the agriculture in the province.
Gachalian, seeking a senate seat in May 9 elections, talked about the train’s revival during his visit to Dagupan City when asked about his possible top priorities for Pangasinan should he clinch a Senate seat in the 2016 elections.
“As Pangasinan is agriculture-based, priority pa rin natin ang agriculture. Buhayin natin ang North Rail transit sa Luzon which could help in the delivery of agricultural goods at bababa ang cost ng transport pati ng goods,” Gatchalian told mediamen.
In this way, the province can contribute to the country’s rice sufficiency, he said.
Gatchalian also mentioned of tourism boost as a priority since the province has the Hundred Islands, Manaoag Shrine and plenty of caves.
The 42-year-old congressman said it was always good to go back to the province where he spent his early teenage days in the family fishpond in Lingayen town. (VHS/PIA-1, Pangasinan)
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