Project LAWA at BINHI continues to advance its efforts in Sarangani, Davao Occidental with a series of site monitoring, layout planning, and consultative meetings conducted from April 9 to 11, 2025, across Barangays Camahual, Mabila, and Tagen.

The initiative brought together key representatives from various government agencies, including the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD XI), Department of Agriculture (DA), Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO), Municipal Agriculture Office (MAGRO), Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), and the Municipal Information Office (MIO).

DSWD XI was represented by Karen C. Gayonan, Regional Program Focal of Project LAWA and BINHI, along with Project Development Officers Jo Ann V. Labio (PDO II) and Dale Renan I. Libay (PDO I). Also present were DA’s Engr. Yllor James A. Otero, Engr. Diane Rose H. Jagolino, and Engr. Jennifer Libaton; MAGRO’s Sandra A. Astang; MDRRMO’s Juhayla D. Chiqueto; MIO’s Rizi Marielle Olarte; BFAR’s Esmael Onting; and MSWDO’s Bodging Tamama.

“Ang site monitoring ug consultations sa Sarangani, Davao Occidental dili lang trabaho—kundi usa ka misyon nga nagtinguha og tinuod nga kabag-ohan sa kinabuhi sa katawhan pinaagi sa Project LAWA and BINHI sa DSWD. Padayon ta sa atoang tumong sa paghatod og serbisyo sa mga komunidad nga labing nanginahanglan. Importante nga makaduol ta sa katawhan, ug masinati ang ilang kahimtang aron mas masabtan, madungog, ug matubag ang ilang tinuod nga panginahanglan. Kay ang tinuod nga kalambuan, dapat molabaw pa sa kalayo—bisan pa kini’g isla o kabukiran—kay ang serbisyo nga may kasingkasing, moabot gayud sa tanang dapit,” shared Gayonan.

The activity aimed to validate the physical conditions of the project sites, ensure coordination of technical requirements, and engage with local associations to gather valuable insights. Through direct consultation, the team sought to ensure that the upcoming interventions would be inclusive, data-informed, and tailored to meet the real needs of the communities.

Project LAWA at BINHI, under the Risk Resiliency Program – Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (RRP-CCAM), remains committed to promoting sustainable development by closely involving community stakeholders in every step of project planning and execution.

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