HMC has adopted the Municipalities of Dapa and San Benito in Siargao as an answer to the call of the Adopt-a-Municipality Program of the Provincial Government of Surigao del Norte to provide construction materials, food and potable water for the period of six (6) months.
The aim of the program is to provide aid and relief to the nine (9) Municipalities in Siargao affected by Super Typhoon Odette. HMC has been chosen as one of the mining companies tapped by the Provincial Government of Surigao del Norte.
The aid provided by HMC in the Adopt-a-Municipality Program is the provision of construction materials to the Municipalities of Dapa and San Benito. HMC turned over ₱ 2,007,050.00 worth of various construction materials to the Municipality of Dapa, and ₱ 2,100,408 to the Municipality of San Benito.
Apart from spending for construction materials, HMC also covered the transportation expenses for the delivery of the items to the recipient municipalities.
HMC received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Municipality of San Benito for the generosity and benevolence of donating construction materials.
“The Municipal Government of San Benito through its Municipal Officials, are very much grateful and deeply honored to receive the 2 Million worth of construction materials who benefitted the affected 50 families of San Benito, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte whose dwelling units were greatly devastated by the onslaught of Super Typhoon Odette last December 16, 2021.
The people of San Benito, with hearts full of thanksgiving and jubilation are likewise extending their profound appreciation and gratitude for your gesture of generosity provided to the Municipality of San Benito”, signed by Hon. Ma. Gina Sumando-Menil, LCB, Municipal Mayor.
