DSWD-funded CCTV cameras installed in a village in Negros Occidental
(Photo from the town of E.B. Magalona in Negros Occidental)
BACOLOD CITY — Residents of the upland village of San Isidro in E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental now feel safer with the installation of 27 units of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras.
These units were funded by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
The project costs P892,040.
It was implemented under the agency’s Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services-Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (KALAHI-CIDSS-PAMANA) program.
Barangay captain Ronnie Loro on Friday thanked the DSWD for the project meant for the safety and security of villagers.
“This is a big help in keeping our barangay safe. CCTV footage can serve as valuable evidence in investigating crimes and identifying perpetrators,” Loro said in a statement.
The CCTV cameras were installed at Hacienda TCG, Proper and Hacienda Sta. Isabel.
The devices were turned over by the DSWD to the community on Thursday.
Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer Emy Lyn Hibionada said the project inauguration is a milestone in the goal for a safer and more secure community in Barangay San Isidro.
The Kalahi-CIDSS-PAMANA aims to reduce poverty in target beneficiaries and assist in the economic recovery of the poor and marginalized.
PAMANA is the government’s framework for peace and development in communities affected by past or ongoing conflicts.
Aside from the DSWD-funded project, the recently completed Sitio Calaptan Bridge in Barangay San Isidro is also enabling students in the upland areas reach school without having to cross the river.
The construction was done by the Department of Public Works and Highways.
The P24.7 million project allows motorists and passengers to reach the town’s farthest village – Barangay Canlusong – passing through Barangay San Isidro.
