02/06/2026
OCD-CAR, MBLISTTDA discusses concerns and collaborative measures under Kennon Roadโs management ASec. Maria Monica C. Costales, PhD, MBLISTTDA Administrator, together with the Metropolitan BLISTT Development Authority (MBLISTTDA) staff paid a courtesy visit to the Office of the Civil Defense - Cordillera Administrative Region (OCD-CAR), headed by OCD-CAR Chairperson and Regional Director Albert A. Mogol last June 1, 2026. Both agencies initially discussed concerns regarding the management of Kennon Road and its recommended measures for public safety.
ASec. Costales introduced the MBLISTTAโs history, services, mandate along with the Joint Inter-Agency Task Force Kennon. It was later emphasized how the MBLISTTDAโs services, together with the Department of Public Works and Highways - Cordillera Administrative Region (DPWH-CAR), cover the management of Kennon Road.
RD Mogol introduced discussions on the history of the Joint Task Force Kennon, along with the pressing issues in Kennon Road, such as the road accidents in Tuba, obstruction of easements, mining near houses of residents, violations of speed limits and heavy-vehicle load limits, and the lack of lights in designated pedestrian areas.
Furthermore, the MBLISTTDAโs clear objectives were commended to be relevant to OCD-CARโs services and the discussion suggested an established system โ with the creation of a preparedness plan and identifying gaps and produce effective solutions in major events such as the Panagbenga Festival, the surge of tourists during peak seasons, heavy rains that causes floodwaters near homes surrounding BLISTT. Once established, OCD-CAR will continue to coordinate with MBLISTTDA and DPWH-CAR to create necessary policies, disseminate Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials for visitors and residents in order to strengthen its inter-agency collaboration.
This initial discussion sets an opportunity to resolve issues regarding environmental degradation and public safety across the BLISTT area, with convergence and collaboration as the shared commitment for a safer, more prepared future for the BLISTT region and the entire Cordillera Administrative Region.
Caption by: Francine Divinagracia
