(Photo courtesy of the Office of Vice Governor Sandy Javier)
TACLOBAN CITY – Residents of MacArthur, Leyte are expected to benefit from improved healthcare and emergency response services following the inauguration of the town’s new rural health unit and fire station on Friday, July 3.
Leyte Vice Governor Leonardo “Sandy” Javier joined Mayor Rene Gonzalez, local officials, and residents during the blessing and inauguration of the new facilities, which are aimed at enhancing the delivery of essential government services in the municipality.
The event also featured the turnover of several government service vehicles, including ambulances, a fire truck, rescue vehicles, and other utility units that are expected to strengthen the town’s emergency response and disaster preparedness capabilities.
In his message, Javier lauded the local government of MacArthur and all those who contributed to the completion of the projects, describing them as investments that will directly benefit the community.
“These new facilities and service vehicles symbolize our shared commitment to protecting lives, promoting public health, and bringing quality government services closer to our people,” the vice governor said.
He also underscored the importance of sustained cooperation among government officials and the public in pursuing development initiatives across the province.
“Let us continue moving forward together with unity, dedication, and genuine love for our province. There is still much work to be done, but I am confident that together, we will build an even stronger, safer, and more progressive Leyte,” he added.
The new Rural Health Unit is expected to improve access to primary healthcare services, while the new Fire Station and additional emergency vehicles will enhance the municipality’s capacity to respond to fires, accidents, medical emergencies, and other disasters.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
