The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has turned over two newly-constructed stalls at Barangay Don Jorge L. Araneta public market in Bago City, Negros Occidental Aug. 17.
The P2 million worth of project was funded through the 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance-Incentive Fund (SGLG-IF).
Mayor Mayette Javellana-Yao, who led the blessing and inauguration, stressed that the SGLG is more than just an award or recognition. “Mas importante kun paano naton ini mabalik sa aton mga kasimanwa. And today, we see exactly that – ang bunga sang maayo nga pagdumala nagabalik sa aton katawhan.”
These market structures may be simple, but for the families who will use them, it can help a lot, she added in a city press release. “It can mean a livelihood, a steady source of income, food on the table, kag oportunidad nga makahatag sang mas maayo nga palaabuton para sa ila pamilya.”
DILG-Negros Occidental officials, led by provincial director Teodora Sumagaysay, attended the blessing and inauguration.
Sumagaysay, in her message, congratulated the city government for receiving the SGLG-IF, which is a manifestation of good governance in action.
She also congratulated the city government for completing the project on April 30 this year, ahead of the May 18 target completion. “Nagapakita lang nga manami mag-implement si Bago City sang ini nga project.”
Sumagaysay urged the barangay and residents to take good care of the project and make sure that it will serve the community. ||
