Photo: Pampanga PIO
ARAYAT, PAMPANGA — The Provincial Government of Pampanga officially inaugurated the Maria Sinukwan Purified Water facility in Barangay San Juan Baño, providing residents with access to clean and safe drinking water.
A total of 2,633 residents gathered with their own water containers from the provincial government during the opening ceremony, marking the start of the facility’s operations.
The inauguration was led by Governor Lilia “Nanay” Pineda, together with Arayat Mayor Jeffrey Luriz, PG-ENRO Chief Arthur Punsalan, PSWDO Officer Fe Manarang, and Barangay Captain Froilan Soriano. The event also included the distribution of water containers to residents.
The facility utilizes solar-powered water filtration technology developed by the Provincial Government, ensuring that water sourced from the mountain is purified and safe for consumption.
Photo: Pampanga PIO
Governor Pineda emphasized that the project aims to prevent water-borne diseases, particularly among children, as part of the province’s “Alagang Nanay Preventive Healthcare Program.”
“Ikayu mu pu king Pampanga ing ating danum a makanyan. Siniguru ku pu a malinis ini. Lalu na pu kareng anak ngeni, dapat pu na malinis a malinis pu ng danum da pung iinuman bang ela mikasakit,” the governor said.
To ensure proper maintenance and operation of the facility, the Provincial Government, in coordination with the municipal and barangay officials, will assign trained personnel equipped with appropriate protective gear to manage the water system.
According to the LGU, the project will not only benefit the residents of Brgy. San Juan Baño but will also contribute to nearby communities especially students in the said town.
“Buong bayan po ng Arayat libre po rito, ang gusto ni Nanay, more than 10,000 bottles ire-refill namin, pamimigay namin sa mga schools. Nagre-ready kami para next year may pamimigay kami sa mga schools,” Mayor Luriz added.
Residents expressed their gratitude for the initiative, noting that access to free purified water will help reduce household expenses and allow them to allocate resources to other essential needs.
“Maraming salamat kay Nanay kasi mahalaga yan sa mga bata, hindi na kami bibili. Yung pambayad namin ng inumin, pwede na namin pambili ng bigas at iba pang pangangailangan sa bahay,” said Lorena Dela Paz, one of the residents.
Governor Pineda also reminded residents of the importance of protecting and preserving natural water sources, emphasizing that water from the mountain is a valuable resource that must be cared for responsibly. (PR-Pampanga PIO)