The Department of Social Welfare and Development Region 6 officially turned over the P1.52 million Sitio Iliranan Child Development Center in Barangay Codcod to the local government of San Carlos City March 30.
The project was funded through the DSWD6 KApit-bisig LAban sa KaHIrapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services-Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (Kalahi-CIDSS-Pamana) program.
The facility, built from Sept. to Dec. 2024, will serve as a vital resource for early childhood development in the area, the city said.
The turnover ceremony was led by Simon John Arevalo and Kriza Mae Germo of Kalahi-CIDSS-Pamana with barangay officials.
Kagawad Crisanto Sapelino said this is the second project received by the barangay from the DSWD program, adding he looks forward to the construction of a double-barrel box culvert drainage tunnel that will connect Codcod and Brgy. Lupao in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, which aims to provide greater transport convenience for residents.
He thanked the DSWD and the local government for their continued support, which is essential in the progress of their community.
The first-semester Barangay Assembly for 2025 of Brgy. Codcod also took place at the covered court, after the turnover ceremony.
Punong barangay Carlito Lastimoso delivered his State of the Barangay Address (SOBA) and discussed compliance with national laws and issuances. Sangguniang Barangay members and the SK chairperson also presented projects, accomplishments, and the approval of the annual or supplemental budget. ||
