Another step to a greener and energy efficient Province of Iloilo was taken on October 30, 2024 at the celebration of the Iloilo Provincial Ordinance for Renewable Energy (I-PORE) Forum and Switching on Ceremony held at Dr. Ricardo Y. Ladrido Memorial Hospital in Lambunao.
Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolution No. 2022-277 or An Ordinance Promoting the Development, Utilization, and Commercialization of Renewable Energy Resources (Iloilo Provincial Ordinance For Renewable Energy - I-PORE), Appropriating Funds, Therefore, And For Other Purposes— is a policy, a first in the whole country that provides 1/2 of 1% of the annual provincial budget be allocated to renewable energy projects.
The Iloilo Provincial Government, through the HMO, PEO, PGENRO, and the 14th Sangguniang Panlalawigan proudly presented its completion of the first I-PORE funded rooftop Solar PV Installation of the first three (3) hospital recipients namely, Ramon D. Duremdes District Hospital (Dumangas), Dr. Ricardo Y. Ladrido Memorial Hospital (Lambunao), and Jesus M. Colmenares Memorial Hospital (Balasan).
Dr. Paz V. Calopiz, PGDH of the Hospital Management Office (HMO) commenced the program with her warm words of welcome.
MR. Rey Victor Garin, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Focal Person for the Province of Iloilo, gave the rationale of the project; giving detail to each Solar PV installation of the three hospitals.
Dr. Raul Banias, Provincial Administrator of the Province of Iloilo, gave his message of support. PA Banias assured the full support of the Province with “fighting for our Hospitals”, ensuring that the needs of District hospitals shall be addressed.
Hon. Rolando Distura, Sangguniang Panlalawigan 4th District Board Member, and principal author of the I-PORE and ILECODE (Iloilo Local Energy Code) shared his inspirational message. BM Distura, the Province’s very own Energy Champion expressed his commitment and future goals to further strengthen the implementation of RE and EEC projects and programs.
Hon. Jason Gonzales, Sangguniang Panlalawigan 3rd District Board Member, gave his message of support. BM Gonzales highlighted ordinances such as the I-PORE projects will soon have its ROI (Return of Investment) and urged that the Province must invest in initiatives of such nature.
Hon Arvin L. Losaria, Vice Mayor of Lambunao LGU, gave his message of gratitude and appreciation, highlighting the importance of cooperation between Local Government Units and implementing partners to improve healthcare services.
Dr. Alicia Cordero, Chief of Hospital II of the Dr. Ricardo Y. Ladrido Memorial Hospital gave her message of thanks to the Province on behalf of the first three recipient hospitals of the I-PORE funded Rooftop Solar PV Installation.
The program was attended by District Hospitals of Balasan, Dumangas, and Lambunao, PGDH and staff of implementing offices, as well as other invited guests. (PGENRO-EEC Desk)
