Residents of Bagakay now have greater access to safe and affordable drinking water following the turnover of a newly installed water distillation facility by Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) to the Barangay Local Government Unit (BLGU) of Bagakay.
Funded through TMC’s Social Development and Management Program (SDMP), the ₱600,000 facility was established to address the community’s need for a reliable source of potable water without the added cost of regularly purchasing water from commercial refilling stations.
The facility is expected to benefit households across the seven puroks of Barangay Bagakay. At the time of turnover, water was being provided free of charge to residents, while the barangay was also considering measures to support the facility’s long-term maintenance and sustainability.
The turnover ceremony was led by TMC Community Relations Manager Mark Vincent Junel Felias. The facility was received by the BLGU of Bagakay, led by Punong Barangay Sarlyn Roble, which will oversee its management and operation.
For Bagakay families, the project is expected to help reduce household expenses associated with buying drinking water while providing a more accessible source of safe water for their daily needs.
“Salamat sa makadaghan sa TMC. This is another flagship project nan barangay Bagakay. Salamat sa tinooray na serbisyo nan barangay councils, labi na sa tanan Bagakaynon, diin tubag namo kini sa hugot ninyo na supporta sa tanang kalihukan niining Barangay,” said Roble.
(Many thanks to TMC. This is another flagship project for Barangay Bagakay. We also thank the barangay councils for their sincere service, especially all Bagakaynon residents. This project is our response to your strong support for the various activities and initiatives in our barangay.)
The project reflects the joint efforts of TMC and the BLGU to address practical community needs and improve access to essential services.
By bringing potable water closer to households, the facility is expected to support the well-being of residents while helping ease the cost of securing drinking water for their families.
The project is also aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 6, which promotes access to clean water and sanitation for all.
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