Negros Occidental Gov.Eugenio Jose Lacson led the distribution of P5.7 million in checks for barangay projects in Negros Occidental Tuesday, November 17.
The beneficiaries were barangays Abo-abo, Murcia; Brgys. XXI, XVI, and XX of Victorias City; Brgy. Zone 1, Talisay City; Brgy. Patag, Silay City; Brgys. Pacol, Bayabas, Central Tabao, and Guintorilan of Valladolid; Brgy. Poblacion, San Enrique; Brgy. Camp Clark, Panaquiao, 9 – Poblacion, and 6 – Poblacion of Isabela; Brgy. Manalad, Ilog; Brgy. Caliling, Cauayan, and Brgys. Zone 1 and Luna of Cadiz City.
Each of the 19 barangays received P300,000 for projects, for renovation of barangay halls, construction of perimeter fences, rehabilitation of drainage systems, acquisition of multipurpose vehicles, concreting of double lane pavement, construction of health center, and installation of barangay streetlights.
The checks were received by the barangay captains s and LGU authorized representatives in a turn over ceremony held at the Capitol grounds in Bacolod City.*