DEPARTMENT of Social Welfare and Development in northern Mindanao (DSWD-10) has formally turned over on August 5-7, the three units of Tribal Hall for the Subanen tribe at Barangays Mitugas, Buenavista and Gala, Tudela, Misamis Occidental.
The 3 barangays which form part of Tudela's geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs).
The halls were funded through the Kabit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) program of DSWD in Region 10.
DSWD-10 director Mari-Flor Dollaga-Libang said each project received P840,000 community grant under the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA) program of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace Process (OPAPP) in collaboration with DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS.
Dollaga-Libang personally attended one of the turn over activities, particularly in Barangay Buenavista, and expressed her joy for the progress involving the IPs in Tudela.
The establishment of tribal halls in Tudela are avenues to promote peace and development, with the aim to strengthen their unique identity as IPs.
Tudela Mayor Samuel Parojinog underscored the excellent implementation of Kalahi- CIDSSsub-projects in his municipality, citing the efficient allocation of funds and the quality of the projects undertaken.
He applauded the Community-Driven Development (CDD) strategy of the Kalahi-CIDSS in reaching out to IP members of the community in empowering them to take control over their decisions and resources through the CDD process.
The Subanens have been yearning to have their own place of meeting, which is now finally granted through the project. (DSWD10/PIA Misamis Occidental)
