TACLOBAN CITY – The Leyte 2nd District Engineering Office (L2DEO) of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of a new multi-purpose building in Barangay Caglawaan, Jaro, Leyte, addressing the long-standing need for a dedicated venue for community gatherings and activities.
Funded under the Basic Infrastructure Program – Multi-Purpose Buildings and Facilities to Support Social Services, the project was sourced from the DPWH General Appropriations Act 2024 and aimed at enhancing local social infrastructure.
District Engineer Leo Edward Oppura stated that the project, with a total cost of P4.93 million and completed on Feb.9 of this year, includes a fully equipped facility featuring two comfort rooms with fixtures and lavatories, an elevated stage, floor tiles, a ceiling, lighting fixtures, and glass doors and windows, ensuring a comfortable and functional space for public use.
“The newly constructed multi-purpose building fulfills the long-standing need for a reliable space where villagers can hold various social, cultural, and civic activities,” he said.
Multi-purpose buildings play a crucial role in fostering community engagement by providing a designated area for public events, meetings, and other communal services that enhance social interaction and local development.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
