The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office X inaugurated civil works totaling P45 million for its Centers and Residential Care Facilities (CRCF) on April 18, 2024, in Alae, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon.

These infrastructure developments include a powerhouse, pump house, storage facility for two centers, roadway network, parking area, rehabilitation of terrace, fire detection and alarm system with sprinklers, rehabilitation of the home life building with electrical and painting works, and an ecumenical chapel.

DSWD Assistant Secretary for Statutory Programs Ada A. Colico, alongside Director Rowela F. Hizon, and Mayor Rogelio N. Quiño of the Municipality of Manolo Fortich, were the guests of honor at the ceremony. The Field Office X Management Committee, spearheaded by Assistant Regional Director for Operations Ronald Ryan R. Cui and Assistant Regional Director for Administration Salmah M. Basher, was also present.

In her message, Asec Ada Colico emphasized that these developments are part of the management goal to accredit all CRCFs and maintain a level 3 or centers of excellence accreditation. She recognized DSWD-10 for having four out of its five centers already recognized as Centers of Excellence. The newly inaugurated Bahay Silungan, intended for street children and street families, is set to undergo center accreditation and aims to achieve level 3 status.

Meanwhile, in his speech, Assistant Regional Director for Operations Ronald Ryan R. Cui explained that this project is client-centered, stating, “Today holds immense importance, particularly for the residents and rehabilitation programs at the five centers. These facilities will provide a safe, conducive, and supportive environment for our clients, allowing them to receive the care, support, and rehabilitation services they need to thrive.”

The civil works construction project, which began in December 2023, was completed within a span of four months.

(From left to right) DSWD-10 Assistant Regional Director for Operations Ronald Ryan R. Cui, DSWD Assistant Secretary Ada A. Colico, DSWD-10 Assistant Regional Director for Administration Salmah Basher, and Manolo Fortich Mayor Rogelio Quino cuts the ribbon to inaugurate the pump house which is one of the the civil works infrastructure.

(From left to right) DSWD-10 Assistant Regional Director for Operations Ronald Ryan R. Cui, Manolo Fortich Mayor Rogelio Quino, DSWD Assistant Secretary Ada A. Colico, DSWD Director Rowela F. Hizon, DSWD-10 Assistant Regional Director for Administration Salmah Basher cuts the ribbon to inaugurate the powerhouse which is one of the 45Million CRCF civil works infrastructure.

DSWD Assistant Secretary Ada A. Colico emphasized the importance of the P45Million Civil works project for the Level 3 or Center of Excellence accreditation of all DSWD centers and residential care facilities during her speech at the Inauguration Ceremony of various civil works in Alae, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon.

DSWD-10 Assistant Regional Director for Operations Ronald Ryan R. Cui explained that the civil works would be most beneficial to the clients of the centers during his speech at the inauguration ceremony in Alae, Manolo, Fortich Bukidnon