Shariff Aguak places streetlights

LIGHTS UP --- The atmosphere along the national highway in ShariffAguak during night time sparkles with the placement of streetlights. (PHOTO COURTESY OF SHARIFF AGUAK MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT – MINDANAO EXPOSE’)

SHARIFF AGUAK, Maguindanao --- The national highway in this town will never be the same as the local government places streetlights tobenefitmotorists, commuters, and the constituents.

Mayor Marop Batabol Ampatuan said the atmosphere in the municipality is different when compared before now that the roads have been lighted.

“The scene during night time in Shariff Aguak, wherein streetlights have been placed,serves as a big help for the people and the commuters. It is also an attraction to many residents,” Mayor Ampatuan said.

The mayor said Shariff Aguak has become livelier at night and the lighting system could help prevent road accidents. Another, it could also aid in safeguarding the populace.

“With our roads lighted up, it is expected that criminalities will be minimized,” said Mayor Ampatuan.

Mayor Ampatuan said the local government funded the streetlights.

“The cost of streetlight is more than P300,000 pesos,” he said.

Further, homes of many residents have also been lighted by a service provider.

“It only manifests that electric subscribers in this town are not delinquent that caused all houses of continuous power supply,” the mayor said.

The placement of street lights is also in preparation to the upcoming celebration of the town’s 54th Foundation Anniversary slated on September 11, 2017.

“With a large number of activities in the pipeline, we will experience a joyous yet simple celebration,” Mayor Ampatuan said.

Mayor Ampatuan said he had initial discussions with their advisers since last year on the planned anniversary celebration. Few weeks ago, series of meetings were held stoinitially identify some events to be included in the pipeline.

“We do this to ensure successful staging of the foundation anniversary,” he said.

The mayor and the equally active Vice Mayor Datu Akmad Mitra Ampatuan swore to pursue their desire to maintain peace and order condition within the locality.(GILMHAR A. LAO & ANNE ACOSTA– MINDANAO EXPOSE’)