Local Road Management Manual 9 That being said, our current administration is committed in ensuring that local roads are rightfully managed, maintained and continually improved to effectively service the citizens. This commitment is shared by our Local Government Units who are in the frontline of local road management. In 2014, the National Government, through the Department of the Interior and Local Government and in partnership with the Australian Government through the Provincial Road Management Facility (PRMF) Program, started developing a Local Roads Management Manual. The manual, which aims to aid the LGUs in performing their crucial role in managing roads, will serve as a guide for their construction, repair, rehabilitation, improvement and maintenance. Today, through the Conditional Matching Grant to Provinces (CGMP) for Road and Bridge Repair, Rehabilitation and Improvement Program, the manual has been enhanced and is ready for dissemination to the Provincial Governments. Inaasahan natin na makakatulong ng lubos ang LRM Manual na ito sa tuloy-tuloy na pagbuo natin ng matatag, patuloy na umuunlad at masasayang mga komunidad sa buong bansa. Eduardo M. Ano Secretary