In Samar
TACLOBAN CITY — Twenty barangays in the island municipality of Zumarraga, Samar are poised to benefit from a P25-million solar street lighting project after the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) conducted a site validation for its proposed implementation in 2026.
The validation activity was carried out by the DILG Samar Provincial Operations Office through its Project Development and Management Unit (PDMU) as part of the assessment and preparation process for the project funded under the Local Government Support Fund-Growth Equity Fund (LGSF-GEF).
During the inspection, the DILG team assessed the proposed installation sites to determine their accessibility, suitability for public safety purposes, and capacity to maximize solar energy efficiency.
The proposed solar street lighting project aims to improve public safety and security, particularly during nighttime, by providing reliable and sustainable lighting in communities through the use of renewable energy. Officials said the initiative is expected to enhance mobility, reduce accident and crime risks, and support the municipality’s overall development goals.
Among the 20 barangays expected to benefit from the project are Camayse, Macalunod, Boblaran, Poro, Mualbual, Lumalantang, Marapilit, Magaan, Talib, Tubigan, Sugod, Ibarra, Alegria, Arteche, Bioso, Tinaogan, San Isidro, Botaera, Maputi, and Pangdan.
According to the DILG, the site validation ensures that all proposed locations meet the technical and operational requirements necessary for the successful implementation of the project.
“This initiative marks a significant step toward building brighter, safer, and more sustainable communities for the people of Zumarraga,” the DILG Samar Provincial Operations Office said in a statement.
Once completed, the project is expected to provide long-term benefits by promoting energy-efficient infrastructure, improving community safety, and advancing the government’s commitment to sustainable local development.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)
