Mayor Greg Gasataya led the review and signing of documents for the release of the barangays’ Annual Investment Program (AIP) allocations at the General Services Office (GSO) Conference Room, Tuesday, November 3.
The activity follows an earlier validation and review held on October 30, where the mayor personally went over the proposed projects and budget allocations of seven barangays to ensure these aligned with community priorities before the documents were processed for release, a Bacolod City Communications Office press release said.
During the review, Gasataya encouraged barangays to include solar-powered streetlights in their AIPs — especially in dimly lit areas and key locations that need better visibility. He pointed out that solar lighting would not only improve safety but also help bring down electricity costs amid rising power rates.
For barangays planning to install CCTV cameras, the mayor recommended that these be connected to the City Command Center, enabling real-time monitoring and strengthening public safety across communities.
Gasataya also listened directly to concerns raised by barangay officials, including issues on drainage, garbage collection, and other matters requiring coordination with city offices.
He also called on barangays to support the upcoming Batang Pinoy National Championships, set for December 12–18.
The mayor asked them to help identify schools that could serve as billeting centers for visiting athletes and their guardians, and to deploy additional barangay tanods to help maintain peace and order throughout the event.
Also present during the activity was Executive Assistant Mona Dia Jardin, who oversees the city’s environmental programs and special projects.*
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