Gov opens covered court, road in Apalit

Gov opens covered court, road in Apalit Written by Joel P. Mapiles / Correspondent APALIT, Pampanga— Gov. Lilia G. Pineda on Tuesday inaugurated a P3.2-million newly constructedcovered court in Northville Village, Sitio Sampaga, San Vicente Village, this town. The governor was joined by board members Nestor Tolentino, Ricardo Yabut, Frances Olga David Dizon, Trina Dison and Monina Mons Laus during the inauguration. The governor said the covered court will be used by Northville residents for sports development, relaxation and other activities as it is situated behind their houses. The covered court was sponsored byTolentino for funding in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan. The governor also opened in the same village a farm-to-market road and the fencing ofa multipurpose covered court for the convenience of students, workers and motorists. Tolentino said these projects were also realized through the coordination of Mayor Oscar Tetangco Jr., Sangguniang Bayan and barangay council of San Vicente headed by Maximo Salonga, village chief. Addressing stagnant water and provision of relief goods DURING the inauguration, the governor saw personally the stagnant water outside and inside the school premises and the ordeal of the students andteachers in going to the school. Hence, the governor vowed to immediately address the stagnant water inside the San Vicente High School and other low-lying places in this village tobe used as students’ playground and avert the spread of mosquitoes and otherinsects. “Bukas na bukas din ay ipatatambak natin ang mga bahaging may di natitinag ang tubig para magamit ng mga estudyante iyong lugar at hindi bahayan ng lamok,” the governor said. The governor said she will also provide relief goods to thousands of people in Northville as most of them are jobless and they belong to marginalized families. “We are very grateful to our beloved governor. She loves us and cares for us. We will love her and support her administration all the way,” saidthe village folks led by Salonga. http://businessmirror.com.ph/index.php/news/regions/2115-gov-opens-covered-court-road-in-apalit