01/07/2026
𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗟𝗚𝗦𝗙-𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲
As part of its commitment to ensure the effective implementation of government-funded infrastructure projects, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Batanes, through its Project Development and Management Unit (PDMU), conducted a series of site inspections and validations for proposed projects under the FY 2026 Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) across the province. The activities were led by DILG Batanes Engineer III, Engr. Freedom PJ Carodan, together with PEO II Arjay Babaran.
An on-site inspection was conducted in the Municipality of Itbayat on June 2, 2026, where the DILG team undertook site monitoring and validation of the proposed Support and Assistance Fund to Participatory Budgeting (SAFPB) project of LGU Itbayat located in Barangay San Rafael. On the same occasion, the team conducted the final inspection of the FY 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance Incentive Fund (SGLGIF) project, specifically the Automation of Permits and Licenses system, as part of completion and compliance validation activities.
On June 9, 2026, the DILG team inspected the proposed ₱20-million LGSF–Growth Equity Fund (LGSF-GEF) project of the Municipality of Basco in Sitio Babat. The project includes the construction of an elevated water tank, two deep wells, and transmission lines to augment the municipality’s water supply and address projected future demand. The activity was attended by Municipal Engineer Rey Kenneth Gammad and staff, and the lot owner, together with the DILG team.
On June 16, 2026, the DILG team proceeded to the Municipality of Uyugan to validate its proposed ₱25-million FY 2026 LGSF-GEF project in Barangay Itbud. The project involves the construction of a water treatment facility, replacement of the submersible pump and control box, and procurement of solar panels for system electrification. The activity was joined by Acting Municipal Engineer Allen Grospe and staff, along with members of the Sangguniang Bayan.
Meanwhile, on June 18, 2026, DILG Batanes conducted site inspections in the Municipality of Ivana for several proposed FY 2026 LGSF projects. Three barangays—San Vicente, Tuhel, and Radiwan—each proposed a ₱3.9-million LGSF-GEF Farm-to-Market Road project aimed at improving rural connectivity and access to basic services. On the same day, the team also validated the Municipality of Ivana’s proposed ₱13.33-million LGSF–Support and Assistance Fund to Participatory Budgeting (SAFPB) water system project, which includes the rehabilitation of an existing water reservoir, construction of an additional reservoir, development of a deep well, and installation of transmission lines in Barangays Radiwan and San Vicente. The activity was attended by Municipal Engineer Neil Bryan Verso and representatives from the concerned barangays, together with the DILG team.
These site inspections and validations form part of DILG Batanes’ continuing efforts to ensure that proposed LGSF-funded projects are technically feasible, aligned with local development priorities, and ready for implementation, ultimately contributing to improved public service delivery and sustainable community development across the province.
