The Bangsamoro Development Agency (BDA) Southern Mindanao (SouthMin) turned-over an enhanced Spring Development - Water System Project for upland communities of Barangay Lun Masla in Malapatan, Sarangani Province.
BDA had already provided the spring development project, however due to dry spell in the past months, the supply of water to the original intake box decreased prompting the PO to look for another source.
In a simple ceremony held on Wednesday (Mar 2), the officers and members of Lun Masla Tri-people Organization (LMTPO) together with the beneficiaries thanked BDA and the donors for the provision of water supply which is the primary needs of the constituents where the project was established.
About 200 households in Puroks Kafgul, Kalmenda and Sto. Nino, dominated by B'laan tribesmen, are the project beneficiaries.
Alimuddin Hadjinor, BDA SouthMin Regional Manager, urged the People's Organization and the beneficiaries to take care of the project. He cited the importance of regular meetings, constant monitoring and fixing troubles at early stage in managing the said project.
LMTPO President, Ferdinand Usop, asked the BDA staff to inform the donors how grateful the community members are for the project which they consider a blessing.
He also thanked the Barangay Local Government Units and the Municipal government of Malapatan for their counterparts and technical assistance.
The development assistance is provided by Mindanao Trust Fund Reconstruction and Development Program (MTFRDP)-Institutional Strengthening Agreement (ISA).
It delivers organizational development and livelihood skills training and financial assistance that enhances or expands the previously given MTFRDP sub-projects to the PO.
ISA strengthens community organizations helping them to generate income to improve the living standards and reduce poverty. It was implemented from July to December 2015.
MTF is fund facility administered by the World Bank and is supported by various donors such as the European Union (EU), DFAT Australia (then AusAID), DFATD Canada (then Canadian International Development Agency), New Zealand Aid for International Development, Sweden International Development Agency, and United States Aid for International Development (USAID).
http://www.luwaran.com/index.php/news/21-southern-mindanao/604-bda-southmin-turns-over-enhanced-water-system-project-to-ip-communities-in-malapatan
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