Palawan, Feb. 20 -- The city government here announced Tuesday that a total of 48 infrastructure projects have been lined up this year under an aggressive building program dubbed "Big Bang 2024."

Mayor Lucilo Bayron said the city government has earmarked PHP400 million for these projects, with an additional PHP300 million on the way.

The projects include a housing venture in Barangay Irawan, which is in line with the Marcos administration's flagship Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Housing (4PH) Program.

Bayron said these infrastructure initiatives are meant to reach every corner of the community, not just the central areas, to help enhance the daily living conditions of more city residents.

"It is important that these projects are...