Catarman N. Samar– The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed Phase IV of the multipurpose building in Barangay Libas, Lavezares, Northern Samar, marking the project’s full completion.
The P24.74-million infrastructure involves the completion of Multipurpose Building (Covered Court/ Evacuation Center) with a floor area of 1902.80 sq.m. which includes Mechanical works, electrical works, plumbing works, painting, installation of water pumping System and Structural Excavation (Hard Rock and common soil) for driveway and parking.
District Engineer Alvin A. Ignacio said that the facility was implemented by phases, with Phase IV marking the project’s full completion and enabling it to deliver services to the local community.
“This new multipurpose facility serves as an ideal venue for a wide range of social activities to be conducted by the Barangay, as well as by neighboring communities.” DE Ignacio further stated.
In an interview, Brgy. Kagawad Ma. Victoria G. Tomada emphasized the significance of the facility to the community.
“Dako an amon pagpasalamat sini niyan nga project kay kadako san naibulig. San naka-agi nga waray pa in ini, kun may ada kami mga activities, nababaraka kami labi kun tag-uran. Makuri kami maka-entertain san amon mga bisita. Kun diin la kami, labi kun nauran nag-peplete kami tent, nagpeplete kami lingkuran nga madayon la an amon mga activities. Sin sini niyan, nga adi na ini niyan, kadako san benepisyo. Diri na kami makukurian labi na gud kun damo an tawo nga mag-aattend. Ada komportable an pamalingkod, may ada lingkuran, ada an mga CR, may ada kami electric fan. Diri na didi napapasuan an amon mga bisita in case may kami mga dagko nga event nga ginkukondukto sin sini didi nga lugar. Nasugad nala kami didi “Didto nala kita sa Covered Court kay dako man iton nga area, dako iton nga building.” Diri na kami magastos sin dako kay tungod nga ini kahaluag sini nga building. Didi sini ginhe-held an mga basketball, ati-atihan, kun may mga awarding didi sini gin-gaganap. Last month pala, nag selebrar kami san Founding Anniversary dinhi kami sini nag okupar nga building.
Another resident, Rosalie D. Aido, shared the direct impact of the facility on the community.
“An impact sini na covered court, dako an nabulig sa amon. Tungod na kun irog siton bagyo, pwede namon masisirungan namon kun in case makusog baya an bagyo. An akon kabataan pirmi naapi sa mga sports sa basketball may ada sira nauuyagan, kasi sanhi pag mauran, diri sira nakakadayon san ira mga pa-uyag, pa-sports san barangay.” Said Rosalie D. Aido.
At present, the multipurpose building also houses the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) of Lavezares.
The project was implemented under the DPWH Basic Infrastructure Program and funded through the General Appropriations Act of 2024. It aims to support the community by improving access to social services and providing a safe, functional space for various activities.
(ANALIZA A. PABIA /PR)
