For residents of the upland village of Agogolo in Barangay Macagahay in Moises Padilla have now easy access to the lowlands following the recent completion of a dirt road widening project.
“We are very thankful to the local government for this road project that will help improve the lives the people,” said Barangay Captain Francis Necesito.
Agogolo is a community of about 300 residents. It is located 17 kms. from the Poblacion and has an elevation of about 500 meters above sea level.
An LGU caravan led by Moises Padilla Mayor Ella Celestina Garcia-Yulo, brought government assistance to villagers after the road project was complete with Mayor Adrian Villaflor Sanggunian Member Vincent Bryan Garcia and representatives of Bacolod-based off-road riders groups.
The LGU give 30 sacks of rice to the residents, 120 pairs of slippers and bond paper for the reproduction of modules for school children of Agogolo Elementary School.
Another highlight was the raffling of solar panels for three households. Mayor Yulo encouraged recipients to share their solar power with a cluster of homes in their neighborhood.
The Mayor also assured the villagers of the repair of the day care center, which, she said, was built during the term of her late father, Jose Garcia Jr., who served as Mayor until 2013.
At the same time, she disclosed that Rep. Marilou Arroyo will have a classroom built shortly for the use of Grade 7 pupils.
Vice Mayor Villaflor, on his part, reiterated the LGU’s commitment to extend all-out support to education programs in the town.
With the completion of the road project and the assistance extended by the LGU, Barangay Captain Necesito said, we are assured that the government listening and is concerned with the welfare of the people. – Conrado Garcia
