ORMOC CITY– The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Leyte 4th District Engineering Office (DEO) successfully completes the repair and rehabilitation of the Bao Flood Control (Upstream) in Kananga, Leyte.

Spanning 363 linear meters, this project has a contract amount of P39,771,122.66 funded under the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (NDRRMF) and aims to prevent overflow of the Bao River thereby safeguarding nearby agricultural lands and homes.

The newly rehabilitated flood control structure ensures better water flow management and reinforces the riverbanks. With this project completed, residents of Kananga can now feel more secure during heavy rains, knowing that their community is better protected against potential flooding. This also helps minimize economic losses by mitigating said disruptions.

(PR)

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)

TACLOBAN CITY – Tingog party-list has urged stronger regional collaboration among Southeast Asian nations to combat human trafficking, following the repatriation of 187 Filipino victims from Myanmar.

Rep. Jude Acidre, chair of the House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs, lauded the Philippine government’s swift response, led by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), with support from Thailand and Myanmar.

“This underscores the urgent need to address human trafficking in the region. While we welcome the return of our compatriots, 62 Filipinos remain trapped in Myanmar, highlighting the ongoing dangers,” he said.

Acidre called for enhanced law enforcement coordination, stronger preventive measures, and increased public awareness to protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation.
Tingog party-list, co-represented by Rep. Yedda Romualdez, also pushed for greater ASEAN cooperation to ensure perpetrators face justice.

“As advocates for overseas Filipinos, we remain committed to policies that safeguard their rights and welfare,” Acidre added.

(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)