11/05/2026
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Isabela, Philippines | The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 02, in partnership with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region 2 Office, successfully validated seven completed road projects under the Roads Leveraging Linkages of Industry and Trade (ROLL-IT) Program in the Province of Isabela. The inspection, conducted from April 27 to 30 with Junior Business Counselors (JBCs) from Negosyo Centers and local government engineers, highlighted the programโs significant role in strengthening infrastructure support for key industries.
The validated projects span the municipalities of Sta. Maria, Gamu, San Mariano, and San Mateo, as well as Cauayan City, strategically connecting production areas to national and provincial highways. These include:
- 3.06-km Concreting of Access Road Connecting Poblacion 03 Road and National Highway in Support of the Pottery and Brick-Making Industry โ Sta. Maria, Isabela
- 3.17-km Concreting of Brgy. Upi Road Connecting Rice and Corn Production Areas to the National Road Leading to Rice Milling Companies in Support of the Agribusiness Industry โ Barangay Upi, Gamu, Isabela
- 2.11-km Concreting of Brgy. Upi Road Connecting Rice and Corn Production Areas to the Provincial Road Leading to Rice Milling Companies in Support of the Agribusiness Industry โ Barangay Upi, Gamu, Isabela
- 2.31-km Concreting of Brgy. Dipusu-Daragutan West Road Leading to Rice and Corn Production Areas and the Bio-Ethanol Plant โ San Mariano, Isabela
- 2.51-km Concreting of Barangay Daragutan West-Balagan Road Leading to Sugarcane, Rice, and Corn Production Areas Connecting to the Bio-Ethanol Plant โ San Mariano, Isabela
- 6.51-km Concreting of Brgy. Baculod to Disimuray Road โ Cauayan City, Isabela
- 2.41-km Upgrading of Gaddanan Road Connecting the Munggo Processing and Packaging Center to the National Highway in Support of the Agribusiness Industry โ San Mateo, Isabela
Most of these projects have been completed and operational since 2023, continuously benefiting local industries and communities.
The ROLL-IT Program, a joint initiative of DTI and DPWH, aims to boost trade and logistics efficiency by improving road networks leading to priority economic and manufacturing zones. By enhancing access for the agribusiness and manufacturing sectors, the program strengthens industry linkages, supports local enterprises, and drives inclusive growth in the region.