Matandangasan Bridge, Ihatub Overflow, Fountain at Boac and Santa Cruz Waterworks. Can we find these locations today and take a now picture.
Photos taken in Marinduque from the Philippine Bureau of Public Works in the 1920’s.
Category: Public Works
Did you know the capital building in Boac was built by Mr. Yu Chong Tian of Manila?
The 1916 flood control project for the Boac River
With all the concern these days about flood control projects, lets look at the 1916 attempt to control the Boac River with a 15,000 peso project.
1932 Infrastructure projects in Marinduque
Fixing roads and bridges in 1932 for only 13,300 pesos. Cant even bribe anyone for that amount now.
December 1936 Typhoon hits Marinduque
Sunk ship crew member rescued and damage to the province infrastructure after the early 1936 December typhoon which hit Marinduque.
Annual Report of the Provincial Governor of Marinduque for 1901.
A detailed report on life in Marinduque 125 years ago.
Topics covered are Municipal Administration, Public Instruction, Agriculture, Commerce, Public Works, Telephone/Telegraph/Cable, Executive Measures, Recommendations of the Improvement of Marinduque and Legislative Measures. Submitted by R. Paras, Provincial Governor
