Guv distributes P15-M aid to barangays

By Dolly Yasa

 

BACOLOD City – Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson turned over checks for P15,950,000 to different barangays in the cities of Talisay, Silay, Himamaylan, La Carlota, and Sipalay, and the municipalities of Manapla, Murcia, Pulupandan, Moises Padilla, Isabela, Binalbagan, La Castellana, Ilog, Cauayan, and Hinoba-an on Monday.

The checks were personally received by punong barangays and representatives in a turnover ceremony held at the Capitol Social Hall in Bacolod City.

Among the projects covered by the fund were acquisition of multi-purpose vehicles, construction of multi-purpose hall, rehabilitation of health center, clearing of drainage system, purchase of medical equipment and supplies, installation of streetlights, construction of shed house, installation of water system, renovation of barangay hall, and construction of drainage system.

The governor advised the local officials to take good care of the projects and put them into good use for the benefit of more people.

Also present in the turnover were Board Members Andrew Montelibano and Agustin Ernesto Bascon.

Strict health protocols were observed during the activity. (With a report from Capitol PIO)