Two remote communities in northern and southern Palawan received solar lighting units under the 59th All-Lights Village project on February 11–12.
Sitio Nanabu in Barangay Caramay, Roxas, and Sitio Cacarigan in Barangay Aramaywan, Narra were given 200 solar lamps and 20 solar street lights as part of the initiative.
The project was carried out through a partnership between the Department of Social Welfare and Development MIMAROPA, through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or 4Ps, and the Global Peace Foundation Philippines.
Roxas Mayor Pedy Sabando said the project would greatly help the community.
“Mapalad po tayo dahil nakikita tayo ng mga katuwang natin para tulungan tayo. Kaya’t sana kayo mismo ang mag-ingat sa mga ibinigay nila sa atin, pangalagaan at bantayan natin mga nasa komunidad. Salamat sa Global Peace Foundation, at syempre sa DSWD–sila ang naging daan sa mga tulong na natatanggap natin,” Sabando said.
Gerald A. Antonio, SWO IV of 4Ps MIMAROPA, stressed that collaboration with program partners ensures better implementation of DSWD’s goals for families.
Meanwhile, Leonard Faustino, executive director of Global Peace Foundation, said the project goes beyond providing light.
“Ang liwanag na ito ay hindi lamang para sa kalsada kundi para rin sa pag-asa at seguridad ng aming mga pamilya,” Faustino said.
