DILG REGIONAL DIRECTOR Atty. Arnaldo Escobar Jr. (3rd from left) hands over a check for P500,000 to Vice Gov. Peter Cua for the “Bahay ni Neneng” and “Kuwarto ni Neneng” projects initiated by DILG Sec. Ben Hur Abalos to lessen high incidence of rape in local government units. Also in photo during the DILG V team’s visit last March 15, 2023 are (from left) LGOO VI William Aldea of DILG Catanduanes, Assistant Regional Director Jhoaden Lucero, Provincial Treasurer Marilou Vargas, Provincial SWD Officer Ma. Rosella Navar and Catanduanes DILG Provincial Director Uldarico Razal Jr. The “Bahay ni Neneng” project seeks to provide financial assistance to LGUs for the construction of halfway houses for women and girls at-risk from sexual abuse and related crimes. On the other hand, the funding for the “Kuwarto ni Neneng” project will be used to construct rooms for girl children in the homes of selected beneficiaries, reducing potential risks by providing them a decent and private space at home where they can be safe from abuse. (Photo by GO-Info)
