00:00DSWD Karaga recognized Tagbina's LGU in Surigao del Sur
00:05because of their water system project.
00:08The residents there are having a hard time getting clean water.
00:13This is May Diaz of Radyo Pilipinas, Butuan, for Balitang Pambansa.
00:19The residents of Barangay Santa Maria, Tagbina, Surigao del Sur
00:23used to struggle to get clean water from kilometers away
00:26due to the lack of clean and drinkable water supply.
00:30But with the help of Kapit Bisig,
00:32against poverty, comprehensive and integrated delivery of social services
00:37or Kalahi Seeds of DSWD Karaga,
00:40the residents of Santa Maria were able to get through
00:43after building the level 2 pump-driven water system.
00:47In the past, there were only 4 ponds that were serviced by the natural water system.
00:52Now, they were able to reach Malalayong, Purok
00:55after continuing phase 3 due to the additional funds from Kalahi Seeds.
01:00It's part of their sustainability.
01:05And even the LGU really worked out for that to help this project
01:11to be more functional and to be more proactive
01:14in terms of providing the needs to the community.
01:17DSWD assured that they will continue their cooperation
01:22with the local government of Tagbina
01:24to meet the needs of their residents.
01:28In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s goal
01:31to improve the lives of Filipinos.
01:34Tagbina LGU was first recognized as the regional winner of Kalahi Seeds
01:40because it showed support for the continued change
01:44towards the sustainability of the community.
01:47From Radyo Pilipinas Botuan, May Diaz for Balitang Pambansa.
