Various projects in Victorias City inaugurated

The City Government of Victorias led by Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez inaugurated the Victorias City Dog Shelter, the newly-improved Police Station, and the acquisition of gym equipment for various youth and development programs, January 29.

Mayor Javi spearheaded the ribbon-cutting and blessing of the Victorias City Dog Shelter in Barangay XIV, the first LGU-operated shelter in the Province of Negros Occidental.

At least 100 rescued dogs will be housed in the said shelter to sustain the rabies prevention and control program in Victorias.

Together with Vice Mayor Abelardo Bantug III, city councilors, City Veterinary Office headed by City Veterinarian Dr. John Michael Cabuguason, Provincial Veterinarian Dr. Placeda Lemana, Yanzhiel Zafra from the Regulatory Division of Department of Agriculture Region VI, Atty. Lito Haballa from the Provincial Veterinary Office, District 3 Veterinarian Dr. Ruffa Gersaniva, city department heads, representatives from various animal welfare groups in Bacolod, and student-interns of the Capiz State University, the Dog Shelter was officially opened to the public.

Moreover, the newly-improved Victorias City Police Station located at Montinola Street, Barangay IV was also inaugurated.

The renovation of the facility is in response to the reorganization of the agency and to accommodate the increasing number of transactions and assistance services.

In addition, the improvements shall create a more conducive working environment for the city’s police force, fostering optimal performance and effective service delivery.

According to the City Mayor, this is the first major innovation for the Victorias Police Station.

Chief of Police PLTCOL Roy Rodrigo Gutierrez along with the uniformed personnel assigned to the PNP main station joined the inauguration ceremony.

A blessing ceremony for the gym equipment was also conducted as support to the various Youth and Development Programs in the city.

In his message, Mayor Javi emphasized that the procured equipment will be open to everyone, not only to athletes.

The said equipment is temporarily installed at the Victorias City Sports and Amusement Center under the supervision of the City Sports and Youth Development Office.

This series of inauguration ceremonies displayed the LGU’s genuine effort to promote the general welfare of its constituents and the development of the city.* (Victorias City PIO text & photos)