ILOILO – The Iloilo provincial government has released P2 million worth of renewable energy projects for two municipalities as part of its intensified push for climate-resilient and sustainable development across the province.
Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr., together with Provincial Government Environment and Natural Resources Office (PGENRO) chief Cesar Emmanuelle Buyco Jr., formally turned over on Monday, May 11, renewable energy projects worth P1 million each to the municipalities of Banate and Anilao under the Iloilo provincial government’s Environmental Engineering Program on Solar Panels and Streetlights Installation.
The projects aim to strengthen the province’s transition to cleaner energy systems while improving essential public services in local communities.
In Banate town, Mayor Peter Paul Gonzales received funding for the town’s Municipal Recovery Facility or Solid Waste Management Center in Barangay Merced, which will be powered by solar energy systems designed to improve operations and reduce electricity expenses.
In Anilao town, the provincial government will install solar-powered streetlights along the Barangay Poblacion-Pansalan Road to improve nighttime visibility, enhance road safety, and provide added security for motorists and residents.
The initiative forms part of the province’s broader environmental sustainability program promoting renewable energy and eco-friendly infrastructure projects in municipalities.
Provincial officials said the projects highlight Iloilo’s continuing commitment to cleaner energy solutions and environment-friendly infrastructure aimed at improving public services and enhancing the quality of life of residents in local communities./PN
