DIFFUN, QUIRINO – To address road accidents and crimes occurring along the stretch of Barangay Cajel, Diffun’s Local Government Unit (LGU) strategically utilized its 2022 Seal of Good Local Governance Incentive Fund (SGLGIF) by installing 96 solar street lights along the National Highway from Barangay Aurora East to Barangay Cajel.

LGU officials, Vice Gov. Vaquilar, and DILG personnel pose for a group photo after the ceremonial ribbon cutting.
LGU officials, Vice Gov. Vaquilar, and DILG personnel pose for a group photo after the ceremonial ribbon cutting.

The solar street lights were officially inaugurated and turned over to LGU Diffun last February 5, 2024. The event was attended by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Regional Director Agnes A. De Leon, Quirino Vice Governor Julius Caesar S. Vaquilar, and Mayor May Garnace-Calaunan along with other elected officials, functionaries, and project beneficiaries.

RD De Leon affectionately reflected on her career as a civil servant, recounting her journey from her initial employment in LGU Diffun, to her transfer to Region 1, and her return to her home region as the Regional Director.
RD De Leon affectionately reflected on her career as a civil servant, recounting her journey from her initial employment in LGU Diffun, to her transfer to Region 1, and her return to her home region as the Regional Director.

In her message to fellow Diffun residents, RD De Leon shared her journey as a civil servant, starting as an Information Officer in LGU Diffun before joining the Department. She emphasized the importance of hard work and commitment to excellence, highlighting her progression from CLGOO in the City of Santiago to her promotion in Region 1, until her transfer as Regional Director of Region 2. RD De Leon hopes her experiences inspire fellow residents to pursue leadership roles in various National Government Agencies in the region. She is optimistic about Diffun receiving financial grants through the Local Government Support Fund – Financial Assistance to Local Government Units (LGSF-FALGU), suggesting that the LGU can present their request to their Congresswoman.

Mayor Garnace-Calaunan stressed that the SGLG is a confirmation of effective local governance, acknowledging the efforts of LGUs in providing effective services to constituents.
Mayor Garnace-Calaunan stressed that the SGLG is a confirmation of effective local governance, acknowledging the efforts of LGUs in providing effective services to constituents.

Expressing gratitude for the prestigious SGLG award, Mayor Garnace-Calaunan stated that beyond the award, they value constituents' satisfaction with LGU services. She sees the SGLG as confirmation of effective local governance. The Mayor welcomes additional grants from the National Government for the continuation of solar street light installations along the National Highway in Diffun. She reported that residents appreciate the project for reducing accidents and crime, noting the effectiveness of the solar streetlights during power interruptions.

Vice Gov. Vaquilar reminisced about RD De Leon’s brief tenure in LGU Diffun as an Information Officer, sharing fond memories of that time.
Vice Gov. Vaquilar reminisced about RD De Leon’s brief tenure in LGU Diffun as an Information Officer, sharing fond memories of that time.

Vice Governor Vaquilar expressed gratitude to the DILG for acknowledging LGU Diffun's efforts in efficiently installing solar street lights in Barangay Cajel to tackle vehicular accidents, using the P5,000,000 SGLGIF of 2022. He emphasized the principle that "what gets rewarded, gets repeated" and commended the SGLG for effectively motivating LGUs to enhance their governance and serve the people better.

SGLGIF marker (left) and the installed solar street lights (right)
SGLGIF marker (left) and the installed solar street lights (right)

The solar street lights installed along Brgy. Cajel and Aurora East covers a total length of three kilometers, benefitting a total of 18,028 residents of Diffun and commuters.

Officials from the LGU and barangay, along with functionaries and DILG personnel, attended the Inauguration and Turnover Ceremony of the solar street lights installed along the National Highway in Diffun, Quirino.
Officials from the LGU and barangay, along with functionaries and DILG personnel, attended the Inauguration and Turnover Ceremony of the solar street lights installed along the National Highway in Diffun, Quirino.

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