ILOILO – The provincial government’s “Limpyo Dalanun” program is expected to augment the ongoing road clearing program of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).
Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. said they will be adding several components to the road clearing, such as cleanup of canals, drainage and cross drains.
“The Limpyo Dalanun is the adoption of the DILG memorandum on road clearing, which is ongoing,” Defensor said.
He is working on an executive order for the official kickoff of the activity on Dec. 11.
The program is a convergence of local government units and national government agencies.
LGUs will task residents whose homes are near the road to clean the portion of the road in front of their houses.
The initiative will also echo the regulation of the Land Transportation Office that prohibits eating and unnecessary conversation while inside moving vehicles, Defensor said.
The governor added that such will not only prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) but will also lessen garbage being thrown out of vehicles.
Garbage bins inside public utility vehicles will likewise be strictly implemented.
The Department of Public Works and Highways will be asked to do an aggressive cleanup in national highways.
The provincial government will put up a “Bantay Dalan” team that will regularly inspect the streets.
Defensor added that he will be calling for another convergence meeting before the Dec. 11 kickoff. (With PNA/PN)
