Written By: May Anne B. Pelenio | Photos By: Engr. Mc Allen B. Barrientos, May Anne B. Pelenio, Reeven Sheena L. Tan

Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay – The Project Development and Management Unit (PDMU) IX of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region IX recently conducted a site inspection and documentary validation of the completed Rehabilitation and Improvement of the Level III Water System project in the Municipality of Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay.

Funded under the Local Government Support Fund–Support and Assistance Fund to Participatory Budgeting (LGSF-SAFPB) 2024, the project received a total allocation of ₱13,333,333.00 and was implemented to enhance water service delivery and increase access to safe and reliable water for local communities.

The validation activity aimed to assess the project’s completion, verify supporting documents, and determine the extent of benefits delivered to the intended beneficiaries. During the inspection, the PDMU team observed the project’s operational status and gathered information on its impact on households and communities served by the improved water system.

Implemented in Barangay Baloyan, the project now supplies water to residents of Lower Baluran, Balugo, and Barangay Poblacion, providing communities with improved access to potable water. Through the rehabilitation and upgrading of the municipality’s existing water infrastructure, the project has increased water supply capacity and strengthened the delivery of essential water services.

Beneficiaries shared that the improved Level III Water System has significantly eased their daily lives by providing a more dependable and accessible water source for household consumption, sanitation, and other domestic needs. The project has also contributed to better public health and sanitation conditions within the affected communities.

The conducted activity by the PDMU-DILG IX underscores the agency’s commitment to ensuring that government-funded projects are properly implemented and are effectively delivering their intended benefits to communities. Through initiatives such as the LGSF-SAFPB, the government continues to invest in sustainable infrastructure projects that improve the quality of life and promote inclusive local development.