LGU Borongan sponsors installation of electricity to 492 families

BORONGAN CITY, May 15 (PIA) -- The City Local Government Unit (CLGU) of Borongan through Mayor Jose Ivan Dayan C. Agda sponsored free installation of electricity to some 492 poor families.

Mr. Rodito R. Capito, liaison officer of the barangay affairs office said these poor families could not afford the installation cost at P2,900. Said families were enrolled in the “Light Now, Pay Later” program  (LNPL) of the electric cooperative and the city government.

The city government and the Eastern Samar Cooperative (ESAMELCO) identified the poor families. The electrification project of the city government provided the drop wires, electricity meter, two outlets and two electric bulbs.

“Light Now, Pay Later” program of the electric cooperative and the city government  brings electricity to some 492 poor families in Borongan. (photo by Borongan City information Office)

 

Asked why he initiated such a generous project, Mayor Agda said he wants to ease up the living condition of the less fortunate citizens especially from the distant barangays.

“I’ve been in their state of living, and I know how it feels to be there. As much as I can, I shall make bolder steps to help families of their class, whenever possible for as long as it is within the bounds of law,” Mayor Agda said.

Ms. Edna Caspe, a mother, a resident of Brgy. San Gregorio and a 4Ps beneficiary, tried to hold back her tears of joy during the interview, but said in a very soft voice in between deep breaths, that she is forever thankful to the city officials, especially Mayor Agda, “for granting the special wish of my special child,” she said.

Her special child can now watch his favorite cartoons on their own TV set, the child then would watch at their neighbor's before the project of the city government.

In Barangay Bugas, Guille Tabale could not transfer to his new house as there was no power connection, but with the project, Tabale, his wife and two kids has transferred to the comforts of their own home with the amenities electricity brings.

"Baa maupay gad, iba gud it kalugaringon tapos may kuryente, happy gud," ( It is best to live on your own home and with the electricity, everyone is happy.) he shared.

The LNPL total project cost is more or less P1-M involving some 492 households. (nbq/SDC/PIA-E. Samar)

Source: Philippines Information Agency (pia.gov.ph)