Chavit sets up satellite TV in Ilocos towns

By Mar T. Supnad

BANAYOYO, Ilocos Sur -- Gov. Luis “Chavit” Singson has installed satellite TV in all barangays of 14 upland municipalities of Ilocos Sur.

Local officials said with the project, barangay folks will have access on latest news and innovations in the national and international level,

The project was completed last February. Satellite disks can now be found in the barangays.

Kagawad Resurreccion Hinajon of Casilagan Norte, Banayoyo said the project has a big impact on their barangay because residents can now get information on latest activities and programs of the government.

“Since the card is free for one year, our barangay hall is always open to the neighbourhood. Next year the barangay council will set aside a fund for the continuation of the project” Hinajon told newsmen.

San Emilio Association of Barangay Captains president Jun Balbin said the project benefited their constituents in Barangay Sibbibu.

Many residents now usually gather in the afternoon or early evening in their barangay hall to watch national news and issues in the television.

“We already made a schedule of opening the television to facilitate watching. Next year when the card expires, the barangay council will be sharing our own money for its continuity so that the barangay fund will not be affected” Balbin said.

Meanwhile a multi-cab intended for barangay services was turned over by Singson to San Emilio on occasion of their town fiesta March 9.

This was part of a project called Community Health Access Vehicle Intended for Barangay Transportation.

“This is another project of the provincial government for our municipality. This is a proof that our provincial officials never forget us here in the upland municipalities,” said Mayor Ferdinand Banua.