(Gov. Lilia G. Pineda with board members Rosve Henson and Gabby Mutuc, and PDRRMO chief Angie Blanco during a meeting at Max’s Villa Del Sol recently. Photo courtesy of Jun Jaso/Pampanga PIO)
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – Governor Lilia ‘Nanay’ Pineda urged the officials of the Pampanga Electric Cooperatives (PELCO) and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)–PENRO to clear all roads and highways from unaligned electric posts.
The meeting which was held at Max’s Villa Del Sol recently, convened with following complaints such as lack of street lights and untrimmed trees which have become factors of accidents for motorists and drivers.
According to the lady Governor, this is one of the biggest problems encountered along the major thoroughfares.
“There are grievances about this. Roads are already widened, but there is the absence of light in the area and trees which have not been trimmed regularly. If this will not be taken seriously, accidents will always happen,” she added.
With this, Gov. Pineda asked PELCO officials to take action immediately.
“Ginawa nga yung mga daan natin sa highway pero yung mga poste naman nakagitna o hindi nakaayos at nakatayo lang kung saan nagiging sagabal, hindi pa rin magiging maayos yung daloy ng sasakyan,” she furthered.
Moreover, to preserve the trees, she asked DENR-PENRO if it is possible to “earthball” them instead.
“Yes it is possible Gov., let us just follow the right process,” Technical Services Division Chief Romel Santiago of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) said.
“Ilipat natin yung mga puno sa bundok natin. Wag puputulin, i-trim. Pero kung nagiging cause ng aksidente, ilipat na lang sa mga bundok,” Gov. Pineda added.
For the Governor, this is a win-win situation. Apart from preserving trees for future generation, accidents may be reduced.
“Let us not burden our constituents with such problems. They should feel that the Government is doing something about this. Our officials, especially our congressional leaders, I will talk to them because they are very willing to help. With all the resources we have, let us do our work and be true to our words,” she reiterated.
