FLORIDABLANCA, Pampanga – Greater access to safe and potable water for upland communities here is in the works, literally, with the help of Rotary Clubs.
Mayor Michael Galang, Rotary Club of Dolores president Albert Lacanlale, immediate past president Maureen Gueco, and residents of Barangay Nabuclod recently met to discuss the “Aeta Community Village Clean Water Supply and Hygiene Education Project in the Philippines” funded by Rotary International’s global grant, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Sae Songtan, South Korea, and Rotary Club of Dolores.
The meeting covered the details of a memorandum of agreement between Rotary District 3790 and the local government. Under the MOA, the project will be turned over to the local government, which will be responsible for its operation and maintenance.
Funded for $99,000, the project aims to improve water access and sanitation in the area. It will include the installation of a water pump, filtration system, and sanitation facilities at Camachile Elementary School. Water lines will also be extended to nearby Aeta communities.
Once completed, the project is expected to benefit hundreds of students and families in the upland community by providing cleaner, safer water and better sanitation facilities. PR
