President Benigno S. Aquino III has approved the Sitio Electrification and Barangay Line Enhancement Program as part of his thrust of accelerating socio-economic development in the countryside. This was made possible through the intercession of Energy Secretary Jose Rene Almendras and legislators including Cong. Allan Velasco, supportive of the rural electrification program.As a result, funds have been released to the Marinduque Electric Cooperative (MARELCO), among other electric coops by the National Electrification Administration (NEA) under official receipt no. 374631 for the implementation of projects to various sitios in the Lone District of Marinduque.
The list of sitios validated by NEA based on the criteria such as proximity to the tapping line, density or the number of potential consumers, access to site and also the cooperation of local leaders and residents are as follows: In Boac: Sitio Mansapay, (Mahinhin), Sitio Bana/Pinagsangahan (Canat), Sitio Amotiongan (Binunga), Sitio Hantikin (Agumaymayan);
In Sta. Cruz: Sitio Ilaya (Masalukot), Sitio Ibaba (Kinyaman), Sitio Galiangan (Buyabod), Sitio Bundok (Jolo), Sitio Pantayin (Buyabod), Sitio Bagumbungan (San Isidro), Sitio Anusan (Dating Bayan), Sitio Kaluyahan/Punta (Polo), Sitio Duongan (Taytay), Sitio Mompong (Haguimit);
In Buenavista: Sitio Haynon (Malbog), Sitio Proper (Bicas-bicas, Sitio Kawayanan (Timbo), Zone 4 & 5 (Brgy. III), Sitio Ilaya (Bonliw);
In Torrijos: Sitio Mabilog (Makawayan), Sitio Mirasol (Malinao), Sitio Centro (Malibago), Sitio GK Poktoy (Poktoy), Sitio Danao (Sibuyao);
In Gasan: Sitio Libtangin, Cabugao, Purok, 2, 5 & 6 (Mahunig), Purok 2 (Banot;
In Mogpog: Sitio Lumandas (Magapua), Sitio Ilaya (Balanacan), Sitio Banga-banga (Balanacan).
The sitio electification and barangay line enhancement infrastructure is expected to bring jobs to rural areas, more access to basic conveniences and more improved standard of living for the barangay residents. NEA has advised MARELCO to ensure the timely completion of the project, the status of project implementation of which will be coordinated by the Office of Congressman Velasco.
