CITY OF MALOLOS – In a move to safeguard Bulacan residents from potential complications during the upcoming rainy season, Governor Daniel R. Fernando has announced that the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) will allocate a budget for the much-needed repair of the damaged rubber gates of Bustos Dam.
The announcement came during the 2nd Quarter Joint Meeting of the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC), Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council (PADAC) and Provincial Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (PTF-ELCAC) held at The Pavilion, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center last Friday.
Fernando emphasized his unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of the Bulakenyos.
“Lubos naming pinapahalagahan ang pangkahalatang kaligtasan ng ating mamamayan kaya naman patuloy ang pakikipag-ugnayan ng inyong lingkod sa National Irrigation Authority upang mapanagot ang TP Construction, Inc. – Guangxi Hydroelectric Construction Bureau Co., Ltd. Consortium sa pagkakaroon ng sub-standard materials sa rubber gates ng Bustos Dam,” the PPOC chairman said.
This highlights the local government’s resolve to address the root cause of the damage and ensure accountability for any negligence.
Fernando also thanked the police force for their efforts in maintaining the peace and orderliness of the recently concluded Midyear Election 2025.
“Malaki po ang naging ambag ng ating kapulisan upang matiyak ang mga umiiral na batas ay naipatutupad, gayundin ang pagpapatrolya at pagbabantay sa mga checkpoint upang masiguro na walang lumalabag sa mga election rules and regulations,” he added.
Furthermore, the People’s Governor reiterated the issuance of the “Executive Order Providing for the Guidelines for the Oplan Linis Ilog and Constituting a Linis Ilog Task Force in the Province of Bulacan.” He urged the Bulakenyos to actively participate in cleaning the rivers in their respective areas and to embrace the importance of environmental conservation.
This initiative underscores the importance of community involvement in protecting the environment and mitigating flood risks.
He also reminded the local peace and order councils, through their local chief executives, to maintain the functionality of the council. He highlighted its importance as a government assessment criterion of the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG).
“Bagama’t ang assessment ay pansamantalang differed, ipagpatuloy lamang po natin ang ating pagpupunyagi at pagsusumikap sa lahat ng aspeto ng paglilingkod kabilang na din dito ang pangangalaga sa kapaligiran at likas na yaman,” Fernando said.
The meeting served as a platform to address crucial issues impacting Bulacan, ranging from disaster preparedness to local governance. (Provincial Gov’t of Bulacan Website)
