MANILA, Jan. 31 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) called on local government units (LGUs) in Lanao del Sur to support the construction of the multi-billion peso Road Network Development Project in Conflict-Affected Areas of Mindanao (RNDP-CAAM).

DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil Sadain, chairperson of the RNDP-CAAM Steering Committee, made the call during the committee's meeting in Cotabato City Thursday, according to the agency's news release on Friday.

"As we embark on the civil works implementation this CY 2025 of the RNDP CAAM, I appeal to our local government units to lend their full support to the national government in this critical undertaking. This is truly a golden opportunity for peace and development in the...