TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) regional office 8 is spreading holiday cheer this December with outreach programs for various communities in Eastern Visayas.
On December 2, DPWH-8, led by Regional Director Edgar Tabacon and his assistant, Ma. Margarita Junia, launched their Yuletide celebration by providing gifts and relief goods to families affected by the November 26 fire in Barangay 80, Marasbaras, and Tacloban City. The fire destroyed 15 houses and displaced 24 families.
The agency distributed essentials such as rice, hygiene kits, cooking supplies, kitchen utensils, and water jugs.
Junia emphasized the significance of aiding fire victims due to the extensive property damage caused by such incidents, making them the chosen beneficiaries this year.
The office will also conduct gift-giving activities for orphans, elderlies, and children, in collaboration with charity groups across Region 8.
“This season is about hope, generosity, and fostering connections through shared traditions while understanding the essence of serving the public,” the DPWH-8 leaders said in a statement.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
