P3.2 billion allocated for lighting of highways

ORANI, Bataan – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has allocated P3.2 billion this year for the installation of lightings along highways.

This was revealed by DPWH 1st district engineer Magrara “Rocky” Dimalawang, who said that local government units (LGUs) can avail anytime of the fund from the DPWH, provided they (LGUS) are willing to sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the DPWH for maintenance and the electric bills of the street lights to be put up in their own areas.

Noting the benefits that the province will get from this program, Governor Abet S .Garcia had already signed a MOA for the maintenance of the highways and street lights to be put up in Bataan’s Roman Highway.

Informed of this development, Mayor Serrano has also signified his interest to avail of the fund for the town of Orani.