The Bais City, Oriental Negros government, has allocated P2 million for ozonized drinking water to be given free to indigent families living in coastal barangays starting next month.

Mayor Hector Villanueva, however, denied allegations that he is using the project for political advantage in the May 14 elections.

He clarified that it had been conceptualized last year yet but the budget was approved only recently.

The water source is from the Tina-an spring in Bais. Villanueva said every family is entitled to received 15 gallons of water every week. Beneficiaries will be identified by the City Social Welfare Development. Villanueva said the project is in line with the vision of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo who was presented with the project marker during her recent visit to Bais.

Villanueva said two ozonized water refilling stations will be provided by the city at the City Hall and the road going to Barangay Okiot. Beneficiary families will have control cards for refilling to prevent unauthorized individuals from taking advantage of the program.*MA

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