30/06/2025
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Leni Robredo to revive city’s infrastructure, civic life
By: Jason Neola
NAGA CITY --- Newly sworn-in Mayor Leni Robredo vowed to breathe new life into Naga City’s aging infrastructures and public spaces. She unveiled an extensive series of programs during her inaugural address on June 30 that target rehabilitation, public safety, and urban mobility.
“We will inject life into the city’s infrastructures, especially those suffering from dilapidation and damages due to poor maintenance,” Mayor Robredo declared before a crowd of supporters and local officials, signaling her administration’s resolve to prioritize inclusive development and sustainable urban renewal.
As early as July 1, repair works will begin at the Metro Naga Sports Complex, where the city plans to launch a comprehensive grassroots sports program aimed at empowering the youth and promoting active lifestyles.
Mayor Robredo also announced rehabilitation efforts for the Jesse Robredo Coliseum, envisioned not only as a premier venue for national and international events but also as a safe and dignified evacuation center during calamities.
“The glory days of the Naga City Civic Center shall return,” she said, promising to transform the facility into a vibrant gathering space for recreational and cultural activities, especially for the city’s young ones.
Robredo further emphasized the revitalization of Central Business District 1, which she described as a key piece of the city’s historical and heritage identity. “We shall bring back its cleanliness, orderliness, and character—deserving of its role as our heritage center,” she said.
Another major priority is the completion of Naga River Esplanade Phase 1, a multi-functional project that aims to mitigate flooding, rejuvenate the city’s river ecosystem, and create a linear park stretching from the Naga City Public Market to Our Lady of Peñafrancia Basilica. “This will be a place where people can walk, reflect, and commune with nature,” Robredo said.
The mayor also committed to clearing sidewalks of illegally parked vehicles and obstructions, making them safer and more accessible to pedestrians and bikers. She underscored the need for better infrastructure that upholds public safety and promotes active transport.
Following long negotiations with the CASURECO II and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Robredo confirmed that the relocation of electric posts obstructing major roads will begin immediately, resolving long-standing safety hazards for motorists.
To address the city’s growing traffic woes, she announced the upcoming appointment of a Transportation and Mobility Coordinator, an expert who will craft data-driven, comprehensive solutions to urban congestion.
“Our infrastructure improvements are not just about concrete and steel,” Mayor Robredo said in closing. “They’re about giving our people safer spaces, more opportunities, and a better quality of life.”
Her administration, she said, is determined to make Naga a city where progress is felt not just in policies, but in the everyday lives of the Nagueños.
