TACLOBAN CITY – The Leyte 2nd District Engineering Office (L2DEO) of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) spread holiday cheer by organizing a Christmas gift-giving activity for children aged 6 to 10 on December 18, 2024, at the L2DEO multi-purpose building.
The beneficiaries of this initiative were children from Barangays Districts I, II, III, and Tuyo in MacArthur town.
DPWH Leyte 2nd DEO District Engineer Leo Edward Oppura shared that 85 children received grocery items, food packs, and toys distributed by the district office’s key officials.
“The joy and excitement we saw in the children’s faces remind us of the true spirit of Christmas. We are grateful to bring happiness to them and look forward to continuing this activity. Christmas is a time of giving and sharing, especially with kids, as we celebrate the birth of Jesus,” Oppura said.
The event was filled with fun and laughter, with games, food, and giveaways creating a festive atmosphere. The children enthusiastically participated, embodying the essence of love, generosity, and gratitude during the season of giving.
Last year, the district office extended its generosity to motorpot drivers through a similar Christmas gift-giving tradition, reinforcing its commitment to bringing joy to the community annually.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
