28/11/2025
Official Turnover of Php 2,329,841.62 Road Improvement Sub-project in Sitio Paraiso, Paningayan, Madalag, Aklan
Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) Program under Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay Community Driven Development (KKB CDD) modality of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), turned over a Php 2,329,841.62 Road Improvement sub-project to the residents of the barangay Paningayan, in the municipality of Madalag last November 20, 2025.
A total of Php. 2,299,997.02 investment grant was made possible by the Program, in-kind counterpart contributions from the MLGU, BLGU and the community that completed the 0.30km road improvement following the standards and specifications.
The turnover ceremony was graced by RIO Engr. Loreto Balisnomo, Engr. Cheryl C. Setias, Arch. Neil Caminian representing the Regional Program Management Office, members of the Municipal Inter-Agency Committee, barangay officials headed by Punong Barangay Michael Nacionales and community volunteers lead by Gerlie N. Zambrona, BDC TWG Chair.
The completed road improved economic growth enhanced social connectivity, and better access to essential services of 298 households, as well as creating temporary jobs for the residents of the barangay including 35% of women in paid labor during sub-project implementation.
✍🏾AC Marilee
📸CEF Kimberlyn