STA. CRUZ, Davao del Sur, Mar. 21 (PIA) – The local government unit and the Gawad Kalinga here will be converging the business sector, academe, religious groups and civil society organizations to build houses together for flood survivors in a simultaneous nationwide “Bayani Challenge.”
Sta. Cruz town will be joining 38 other municipalities and cities from 33 provinces in a five-day voluntary house construction activities starting March 23 to March 27, to benefit victims of natural disasters.
The Bayani Challenge, which bears the theme “Isang Bayani, Isang Bayanihan,” is aiming to build ten new homes for the flood survivors.
However, municipal information officer Julius Paner said the target would depend on the actual pooled resources.
The construction site will be in a two-hectare area at Luway in Barangay Zone 2 which the LGU acquired as relocation site intended for residents affected by flood incidents and infrastructure projects, and those living in danger zone areas.
Paner said the identification of beneficiaries will be done after the building activities.
Among those that committed to participate and provide resources is the Business Council of Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, Inc.
Business Council President Jose Villaflor told the Philippine Information Agency that the organization will build one unit of house which would cost about P100,000.
Villaflor said the Council’s pledge to build a house comprises of cash, available materials, manpower and transportation.
The Council which was formed last year has 20 members coming from private industries and companies based in Sta. Cruz.
The Bayani Challenge will also engage volunteers into tree planting, medical mission, creative fun activities and Kalinga Night featuring cultural presentations and pep talks.
PIA Director General and GK Bayani Challenge Event head Jose Mari M. Oquiñena has emphasized the relevance of strengthening partnership with private firms, saying “this is the best way to achieve industrial peace.”
“This is not a showcase of popularity. This is a challenge of generosity and work of heart, and a showcase of unity among the government, business sector and civil society organization,” he said.
Oquiñena is hoping that engaging in the Bayani Challenge will become a lifestyle for many Filipinos.
“The Bayani Challenge is beyond building houses, and it has become a way of creating possibilities,” he added. (PIA-XI/Carina L. Cayon)
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