by Jamalodin Mutto
ILIGAN CITY (PIA)–The Iligan Light and Power Incorporated (ILPI) conducted the energization of new power lines in Purok Dungo-an, Barangay Rogongon, in this city in line with its commitment to providing electricity to all barangays.
Jeffre S. Opema from ILPI expressed support for the people of Purok Dungo-an, emphasizing that the project will provide additional assistance to their businesses and students.
“Hopefully kini karon nga project na naabot sa inyong lugar makahatag ug kining dugang kaninyong tabang sa inyong negosyo man gali or sa mga estudyante nato sa ilahang pagtuon adunay sila’y suga sa gabii na magamit aduna’y tay mga makinarya na nagkinahanglan og kuryente aduna tay karon makuhaan og supply,” he said.
(Hopefully, this project in your area will provide you with more help, whether it’s for your businesses or for our students who need light to study at night or to power the machinery they require. We now have a supply that can meet these needs)
Opema also highlighted that almost 100 percent of the city is now covered with electricity, showcasing the progress made in improving access to power.
Meanwhile, Jonel Perez, the purok president of Dungo-an, expressed deep gratitude as their long wait of almost seven years for electricity supply to their area has finally been fulfilled.
“Dako kaayo ang pasalamat namo sa mga katawhan na niabot na gyud ang among gipangayo na makuryentehan ang among sitio na mahatagan mi og kahayag,” he said.
(We are very thankful to the individuals who made it possible for our sitio to have electricity and for us to have light)
As part of the project, ILPI personnel conducted a brief orientation on the proper application process for connecting electricity to homes. They also discussed important guidelines and regulations to ensure the safety of residents and prevent illegal activities such as electricity tapping. The briefing served as a reminder of the related punishments and the importance of adhering to the law.
The residents of Purok Dungo-an also expressed their joy and gratitude for finally having electricity in their area after waiting for several years.
Ailyn Hundilay, one of the residents, expressed her appreciation to ILPI and the government for not neglecting their needs and continuously providing assistance.
“Dagko gyud among pasalamat na ang kuryente niabot na jud sa amoa since 2014 niabot mi diri ngitngit jud sa tanan karon nagsunod-sunod among swerte kay unang-una niabot ang among kuryente unya among kalsada na pud gasugdan na pud siya’g concreting mao na nga dagko jud among pasalamat gyod nga nakit-an mi sa gobyerno nga among kinahanglanon ilahang nahatag na gyod,” she said.
(We are truly grateful that electricity has reached us. Since 2014, we have been living in darkness, but now we are experiencing a series of fortunate events. First, we got electricity, and now our roads are being concreted. We are thankful that the government saw our needs and provided for us). (JBM/PIA-10/Lanao del Norte)
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