TACLOBAN CITY — Residents of Barangay 1 in Jaro, Leyte now have a fully upgraded multi-purpose building after the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Leyte 2nd District Engineering Office completed the two-phase construction of the new barangay hall.
District Engineer Leo Edward Oppura said the 300-square-meter facility was finished in two stages to ensure efficient and quality implementation, covering structural, architectural, electrical, and plumbing works.
The new building will serve as a venue for administrative operations, community meetings, and emergency response activities.
Barangay chairwoman Maria Fe Linda Corsanes said the structure replaces their old deteriorating hall and thanked the DPWH for delivering a safer and more functional space for the community.
The project was funded through the 2024 and 2025 General Appropriations Act and carried out by Kamari Construction & Supply.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
