TACLOBAN CITY – Residents of Barangay Cabacungan in Dulag, Leyte, now have a new venue for community gatherings, recreational activities, and sports events following the recent completion of a multi-purpose building by the Leyte 2nd District Engineering Office of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
The facility, measuring 680.785 square meters, includes a full-size concrete basketball court, bleachers, a stage, and a robust roofing system made of steel framing and pre-painted metal sheets. Structural components such as additional footings, columns, mid-beams, and roof beams were also added to support the extension.
To ensure functionality, the building is fitted with panel boards, conduit rough-ins, electrical wiring, and lighting fixtures. Basketball goals and steel grills were also installed to cater to local sports activities.
District Engineer Leo Edward Oppura said the project began in 2019 with the initial construction of the building’s structural components and roofing for three bays. Funding from the provincial government of Leyte helped advance the structure in subsequent phases.
In 2024, an additional P4.93 million from the DPWH General Appropriations Act—Basic Infrastructure Program was allocated to complete the building, supporting the delivery of social services in the barangay.
“This multi-purpose building will serve as a key venue for various community activities, sports programs, and gatherings, contributing to the social and recreational needs of residents,” Oppura said.
The project began on August 5, 2024, and was completed on January 1, 2025.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
