Last September 14, during simple ceremonies, the provincial Capitol of Pampanga handed barangay service vehicles to 95 barangay (village) chiefs of the province of Pampanga.
The barangay chiefs who received service vehicles conveyed their thankfulness to Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda, who commanded the distribution of the service vehicles that cost P1,229,800 each.
“Minsan lang kami magkaroon ng ganitong opportunity sa tulong nina Governor Delta at Vice Governor Nanay. Maraming governor na ang nagdaan, sila lang talaga yung nagbigay ng atensyon sa pangangailangan ng mga barangay,” stated Solis Palo, village chief of Barangay Sapang Uwak in Porac town.
Not to mention, Palo was among the numerous individuals who particularly acknowledged and thanked Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda after the ceremonial handover of the key of the service vehicles to the 95 villages chiefs, which happened at Bren Z Guiao Convention Center in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga.
Resonating the opinions of the other chiefs, Solis stated that these service vehicles would be an important contribution in carrying villagers from the mountainous part to the lowlands during an emergency and some unexpected circumstances.
“Hindi na po kami mangangapa kung kanino kami lalapit. Ngayon po, may personal na kaming magagamit para ipanghatid sa mga kababayan nating kailangan dalhin sa ospital,” Solis exclaimed.
Some recipients of the service vehicles from remote territories of the town of Masantol also expressed their appreciation to Governor Delta Pineda.
Correspondingly, Edwin Viray from Barangay Sta. Lucia Matua located in Masantol town; said that the service vehicles given to them would be helpful to the constituent of Barangay Sta. Lucia Matua for free at any time they need to visit or bring their families to hospitals due to an illness.
“Malaki nga yung tulong na ibinibigay ni Governor Delta at ng ating Vice Governor Nanay Pineda para sa ating mga constituents na dinadala sa mga hospitals,” Viray mentioned.
Together with Barangay Uwak and Sta Lucia were among the 2nd batch of beneficiaries of the services vehicles. Governor Delta previously handed 100 service vans, meanwhile, there are still 310 more vehicles that are expected to be granted.
Vice Governor Nanay Pineda and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan permitted Governor Delta’s request to help with the transportation needs of the barangays.
The village chiefs were reminded by Governor Delta Pineda to take great attention and care of the service vehicles and do their mandates for the service of the Kapampangan people.
“Sana po pangalagaan n’yo po itong mga service vehicles. Pakiusap po namin sa inyo ni Nanay na gawin n’yo po silang available 24/7 para sa mga pangangailangan ng mga Kapampangan. Hindi po ito para sa mga personal na lakad. Purely for public service,” he reminded the barangay captains.
As of yet, the Provincial Capitol has already allotted a total of 195 units and is set to turn over another 100 units of service vehicles before the year ends.
News Source: centralluzon.politics.
