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Manila Bulletin devider Philippines devider Metro Manila devider Marikina illuminates city alleys in 'missionary lighting' activity 

Marikina illuminates city alleys in 'missionary lighting' activity 

Published May 4, 2023 11:08 am
New lights are continuously being installed in the streets and other secluded areas in Marikina City for the residents’ safety, protection, and peace of mind, the local government said.  On Wednesday night, May 3, Marikina Mayor Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro, his wife Congresswoman Marjorie Ann “Maan” Teodoro, and other city officials led what they call a “missionary lighting” activity at the Westland and WestVille Homeowners in Barangay Marikina Heights.  (Screenshot from the Marikina PIO / MANILA BULLETIN)
The missionary lighting pertains to affixing lights particularly in the city’s alleys, narrow roads, interior roads within villages, and other walkways. According to the city Public Information Office (PIO), these areas are no longer being lighted by the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) since the alleys are no longer commercially viable.  Residents in these areas have previously complained about strangers walking around their streets and stolen items being reported. The new lights aim to resolve these issues, help residents conduct their evening activities, and make travelling around the area, whether for work or leisure, generally safer.  LED lights were installed since it saves on consumption of electricity and lasts longer compared to the traditional light bulb, added the PIO.  So far in 2023, the city has put new lights in the Morning Sun Townhomes, Mother Mary Compound, Samaga Homeowners, Apitong, Kalayaan and Ipil Barreto Streets in Barangay Marikina Heights; Kapitan Miyong and Chesnut Streets in Barangay San Roque; Duplex I and II, San Miguel Phase I and III, Victory Hills, Countryside Eastdrive and Kawayan Village, all in Barangay Fortune; Diego Silang Street and Gardenia Homes in Barangay Parang; Purok 6, Samahang Ilaw, and Canada in Barangay Malanday; and Dona Petra in Barangay Tumana.  Along with the lighting ceremony, micro engineering operations were also done when necessary such as drainage and sewage maintenance, as well as road repairs.  The occasion has also become an avenue for city officials, particularly the mayor, to listen to and heed the problems of their constituents on the ground.  Notably, the PIO shared that the local government has offered to help the WestVille Homeowners Association (HOA) resolve their issues with land payments.  Emma Hermosada, the president of the WestVille Homeowners’ Association (HOA), said that the residents of the HOA must pay the total value of the land, amounting to P14.5 million, which was bought as a direct purchase.  Depending on the size of their lots, each household pays around P10,000 to 30,000 per month.  They have already paid around P5.5 million, but it will be nulled if they fail to pay the remaining P9 million balance by December this year, as stipulated in the contract signed by the HOA and the landowner.  The residents will also be evicted or forced to leave their homes if they are unable to complete the payment.  Since they were only given 10 months left and majority of the residents in the HOA are low-income earners, Hermosa sought the help of the mayor and congresswoman.  Addressing the urgent request, the local government has offered to help settle their remaining balance.

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