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Manila Bulletin devider Philippines devider Metro Manila devider DILG, Bulacan gov't inaugurate drainage project in Balagtas

DILG, Bulacan gov't inaugurate drainage project in Balagtas

Published Mar 6, 2024 02:35 am

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NEW DRAINAGE SYSTEM -- Governor Daniel R. Fernando and Vice Gov. Alexis C. Castro unveil the marker of the 987.60 linear meter drainage system funded by the 2022 Seal of Good Local Governance Incentive Fund of the Provincial Government of Bulacan along Brgy. Santol, Balagtas, Bulacan on Tuesday, March 5. Also in photo are (from left)  Department of the Interior and Local Government Bulacan Provincial Director Myrvi Apostol-Fabia; Assistant Regional Director Jay E. Timbreza; Balagtas Vice Mayor Ariel Valderama, and Mayor Eladio E. Gonzales, Jr. (Photo courtesy of PPAO)

 

The Provincial Government of Bulacan (PGB) headed by Governor Daniel R. Fernando and Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Assistant Regional Director Jay E. Timbreza led the inauguration of the 987.60 linear meter drainage system in Balagtas-Pandi Provincial Road, Brgy. Santol, Balagtas, Bulacan on Tuesday, March 5.

The P9,460,621 project, which was funded through the 2022 Seal of Good Local Governance Incentive Fund, aims to address the flooding problem through efficient flood control and provide a proper discharge of wastewater, rainwater, and run-offs in the area.

According to Fernando, through the project, the province could respond not only to flooding but also to the danger caused by stagnant waters which are the source of diseases and pose other threats to health and safety.

“Sa bawat hakbang natin tungo sa kaunlaran, patuloy nating tinitiyak ang kaligtasan at kaginhawaan ng bawat isa. Ito po ang tunay na simbolo ng Seal of Good Local Governance na pitong magkakasunod na taon na nating nakakamit—ang gumawa ng mga paraan upang maramdaman ng bawat isang mamamayan ang tapat at mapagkalingang paglilingkod ng ating pamahalaan,” (As we move forward, we will continue to ensure the safety and comfort of our people. This is proof of the Seal of Good Local Governance that we have been receiving for seven consecutive years in making every citizen receive the caring service of our government)," the governor said.

Timbreza congratulated the Province of Bulacan for winning the SGLG award and for successfully implementing the drainage project.

“Protektahan po natin at i-maintain po natin ang proyektong ito. Pagmalasakitan po natin ang proyektong ito. ‘Wag magtapon ng basura nang sa gayon ay humaba ang service years ng ating drainage system,” (Let us maintain and protect this project. Let us take good care of it by not throwing garbage into it so it can serve us for a long time),"   he said.

Fernando and DILG Bulacan Provincial Director Myrvi Apostol-Fabia signed the certificate of turnover and acceptance which was witnessed by Timbreza, Vice Gov. Alexis C. Castro, Balagtas Mayor Eladio E. Gonzales, Jr., Vice Mayor Ariel Valderama, and Board Member Cezar L. Mendoza. Also present were Board Member Richard A. Roque, Provincial Engineer Glenn D. Reyes, and Provincial Information Officer Katrina Anne B. Balingit.

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