REQUEST. Antique’s Provincial Board approves resolutions requesting the Office of Governor Paolo Everardo Javier for funding for two projects during its regular session on June 1, 2026. The projects are for a farm-to-market road in Barangay Igpanolong and a potable water system in Barangay Igsuming, both in Sibalom town, worth a total of PHP10 million. (Photo courtesy of SP Antique)
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Antique’s Provincial Board is requesting the Office of Governor Paolo Everardo Javier for the construction of two vital projects in Sibalom municipality.
In two separate resolutions during its regular session on Monday, the Provincial Board approved the construction of a farm-to-market road (FMR) in Barangay Igpanolong and a potable water system in Barangay Igsuming worth a total of PHP10 million.
In an interview on Tuesday, Board Member Fernando Corvera Sr., who authored both resolutions, said they are requesting from the Office of the Governor PHP5 million for each project.
He said that Barangay Igpanolong, an upland barangay 11.7 km. from Sibalom town proper, needs the FMR to bring its agricultural products to the market.
“At present, farmers from Barangay Igpanolong have to traverse the rough road in going to the town proper. We are hopeful that with the requested amount, an all-weather road or concrete road could be established so that farmers could easily transport rice, vegetables, and other crops they are producing to the market,” Corvera said.
On the other hand, he said, the potable water system in Barangay Igsuming will ensure access to a safe, clean, and sustainable water supply to residents.
“Barangay Igsuming continues to experience challenges in securing a reliable and sufficient potable water source, which is affecting the daily needs and welfare of households and the community,” he said. (PNA)