The embassy of the Czech Republic in the Philippines has completed an electrification project for a tribal community in Botolan, Zambales.
A photovoltaic electrification project in the mountainous area of Sitio Nacolcol was launched as the embassy partnered with Project Liwanag to carry out its framework of Czech Republic Development Cooperation.
According to the embassy, the project aimed to reduce the local's dependence on kerosene and other combustibles burning to produce light as well as to provide electric lighting, especially for the benefit of the children studying at night.
"Reducing of dependence on kerosene minimizes the risk of fire accidents in this area where the prevalent building materials are bamboo and leaves," the embassy said.
Dalibor Mička, Deputy Head of Mission, and Evžen Krameš, Head of Administration carried out a monitoring mission and visited the project location.
Grateful for the Czech Republic, locals said prayers and performed a ritual, including a sprinkling of chicken blood, for the success of the project.