Minalin, Pampanga – Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda inaugurated the newly upgraded covered court in Barangay Sta. Rita with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, August 14.
The governor was joined by Minalin Mayor Philip Naguit, Vice Mayor Rondon Mercado, some members of the Sangguniang Bayan, and Special Assistant to the Governor and PDRRMO Chief Angelina Blanco in the said ceremony that officially opened the newly enhanced facility to the public, with Rev. Fr. Lyndon Valenton also blessing the facility.
The project not only expanded the existing covered court but also added a new adjacent court, providing additional space for community activities and events.
Mayor Naguit disclosed that the ₱15-million project was realized after the governor’s visit to a division athletic meet, where he recognized the need for a larger and safer playing area.
“Megawa ya pu ing court a ini pauli pu nitang tutung lugud a ikit ku kang Gov. Delta. Anya pung misan a aldo duminggu, ikit na pu a ining court pung ayni, malati yamu, ka-layup na pu ning anak, malapit ne pu keng disgrasya. Keng kaya pung kapagmalasakitan a pota atin maaksidenti o nanu pa man, ‘pagawa mo na ‘to ayusin natin,’ ana pu kanako,” Mayor Naguit said.
Governor Delta, in turn, expressed his gratitude for the Minaleños’ support.
“Malaki ang utang na loob ko sa inyo dahil simula’t sapul, hindi niyo kami binitawan. Kaya asahan ninyo, anuman ang kailangan ninyo, basta kaya ng probinsya, susuporta po kami ni Vice Governor Nanay,” said the governor.
The event coincided with the distribution of food packs to various sectors of the society, with each pack containing five kilograms of rice, two cans of luncheon meat, two cans of corned beef, and one pack of 300 grams of powdered milk, provided by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.
FACILITY. Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda, Minalin Mayor Philip Naguit, Vice Mayor Rondon Mercado, some members of the Sangguniang Bayan, and Special Assistant to the Governor and PDRRMO Chief Angelina Blanco inaugurate the newly upgraded covered court in Barangay Sta. Rita with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, August 14. (Photos by Daniel Ombina/ Pampanga PIO)
