150 houses installed with solar-powered lighting, water systems in BARMM

Lighting and water systems that are powered by solar energy has been implemented in about 150 households in three municipalities within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARRM).

The houses that were equipped with solar-powered lighting and water systems were distributed to poor but deserving BARMM residents of Barangay Tuka in Sultan Mastura, Barangay Raguisi in Sultan Kudarat and Barangay Maputi in Parang under the Kapayapaan sa Pamayanan (KAPYANAN) program of the Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim.

The program was lauded by Bangsamoro Parliament members Amir Mawallil and Rasol Mitmug Jr.

"As a fierce advocate of clean and renewable energy, I laud this housing program of the Chief Minister that recognizes the efficiency and sustainability of solar power as a source of energy," Mawallil said.

"Solar power is an infinite source of energy, and the Bangsamoro region has been blessed with ample spaces and the appropriate weather for solar power to thrive. I support this initiative and may this be the start of an era where BARMM is a champion of clean energy in the country," he added.

The long term plan for the program is to install the same system in areas that have no electricity.

"Solar energy nowadays has low maintenance requirements. So communities can enjoy electricity without paying high energy costs. If this program is successful, we will push for its implementation for the rest of BARMM," Mitmug said.

Mawallil noted that the program is in congruence with Parliament Bill No. 68, which seeks to promote and develop the use of solar energy in all socialized housing in BARMM.

"And the use and integration of solar energy in housing and for community use is the core principle of this measure. It is now affordable and more accessible to people. Most of all, it is not harmful to the environment," he added. — BAP, GMA Integrated News