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*Source: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1067532
*Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2019/05/17/republic-cement-helps-rebuild-marawi-city/
*Friday, April 19, 2019
*Friday, May 17, 2019
:By Nanette Guadalquiver (PNA)
:By Roderick Abad


BACOLOD CITY -- The fifth most wanted person in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, who is facing multiple warrants of arrest for estafa, has been arrested by joint police operatives in this city.
Local cement manufacturer Republic Cement is targeting to assist 146 Maranao families displaced by the Marawi siege in rebuilding their homes via a project it is undertaking with the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) and other firms.


The arrest of Lusile Adellene Salacut, 25, also known as “Kyla or Pauline Reconalla” on Sunday was confirmed by the Bacolod City Police Office Station 7.
Dubbed “Marawi Tibayanihan: Rebuilding Homes for a Stronger Marawi,” the project, which was launched this month, seeks to help households in three communities in Marawi City.


Maj. Sherlock Gabana, chief of Police Station 7, said that Salacut, who was initially placed under protective custody, was picked up by personnel of the Pagadian City Police Station on Tuesday.
A total of 44 families in Barangays Raya Saduc and Bubonga will gain from home repair or rehabilitation. Each of them will benefit from a grant for the construction materials, after an assessment of the condition of their homes and the required repairs.


He said the suspect has scammed people while selling electronic gadgets and jewelry and seeking investors for her supposed businesses. She has victimized more than 20 persons in Negros Occidental, including Bacolod City.
Republic Cement & Building Materials Inc. President Renato C. Sunico said in a statement that the firm will ensure the steady supply of cement needed for housing.


Some of the complainants showed up in three police stations, including Police Stations 1, 6 and 7, here to identify the suspect.
“We are manufacturing cement called Mindanao. This will be exclusively distributed for the rehabilitation of Marawi City,” he said of the company’s blended cement Type 1P conforming to both PNS 63 and ASTM C595.


Gabana said several of them went to Police Station 7 on Monday afternoon.
Ideal for general concrete applications, this construction material will be bought directly from hardware stores and retailers in the war-torn city.


“They are preparing to file an appropriate action against the suspect,” he added.
Families who do not have the capacity to pay for labor and materials were prioritized. Under the program, the “Tibayanihan Crew” will render labor services to each beneficiary-family. “We are funding the project to train construction workers, especially masons, to make their work more safe and sound,” Sunico said.


The manhunt operation, which was joined by personnel of the Pagadian City Police Station and the Dapitan City Police Station, led to the arrest of Salacut at around 7:10 p.m. on Sunday.
The recruits are victims of the Marawi siege. They were given protective gears and trained in carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, welding and masonry.


The arrest warrants were issued on July 2, 2015 and Aug. 16, 2016 by Judge Dennis Vicoy of Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 20 in Pagadian City; May 29, 2018 by Judge Gregorio de la Peña III of RTC Branch 12 in Zamboanga City; and Nov. 26, 2018 by Judge Joel Vercide of Municipal Trial Court in Cities Branch 1 in Pagadian City.
“I am happy because I can now repair my house and my neighbors’ homes. Aside from helping, the project will provide an opportunity for us to earn for the services that we will render,” said Dimard Fahad, trained Tibayanihan crew from Barangay Raya Saduc.


The total bail amount for her provisional liberty is PHP461,000.
“We are also excited for Tesda [Technical Education and Skills Development Authority] certification because it will prepare us for bigger construction projects,” he added.
 
With their acquired skills, the building and reconstruction team of the Task Force Bangon Marawi could employ them if needed. Also, the provincial government of Lanao del Sur showed interest to help and include them in its pool of skilled workers.
 
The project will also involve the construction of a drainage cover Area 1 Transitional Shelter in Sagonsongan. It is expected to benefit some 102 families.
 
“Our drainage here remains uncovered since the time it was constructed. We already documented 40 children who accidentally fell in the drain. Some were hospitalized while others were treated at home for minor injuries,” said Saripada L. Pacasum, provincial disaster-risk reduction management officer of Lanao del Sur.

Latest revision as of 02:20, 18 May 2019

By Roderick Abad

Local cement manufacturer Republic Cement is targeting to assist 146 Maranao families displaced by the Marawi siege in rebuilding their homes via a project it is undertaking with the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) and other firms.

Dubbed “Marawi Tibayanihan: Rebuilding Homes for a Stronger Marawi,” the project, which was launched this month, seeks to help households in three communities in Marawi City.

A total of 44 families in Barangays Raya Saduc and Bubonga will gain from home repair or rehabilitation. Each of them will benefit from a grant for the construction materials, after an assessment of the condition of their homes and the required repairs.

Republic Cement & Building Materials Inc. President Renato C. Sunico said in a statement that the firm will ensure the steady supply of cement needed for housing.

“We are manufacturing cement called Mindanao. This will be exclusively distributed for the rehabilitation of Marawi City,” he said of the company’s blended cement Type 1P conforming to both PNS 63 and ASTM C595.

Ideal for general concrete applications, this construction material will be bought directly from hardware stores and retailers in the war-torn city.

Families who do not have the capacity to pay for labor and materials were prioritized. Under the program, the “Tibayanihan Crew” will render labor services to each beneficiary-family. “We are funding the project to train construction workers, especially masons, to make their work more safe and sound,” Sunico said.

The recruits are victims of the Marawi siege. They were given protective gears and trained in carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, welding and masonry.

“I am happy because I can now repair my house and my neighbors’ homes. Aside from helping, the project will provide an opportunity for us to earn for the services that we will render,” said Dimard Fahad, trained Tibayanihan crew from Barangay Raya Saduc.

“We are also excited for Tesda [Technical Education and Skills Development Authority] certification because it will prepare us for bigger construction projects,” he added.

With their acquired skills, the building and reconstruction team of the Task Force Bangon Marawi could employ them if needed. Also, the provincial government of Lanao del Sur showed interest to help and include them in its pool of skilled workers.

The project will also involve the construction of a drainage cover Area 1 Transitional Shelter in Sagonsongan. It is expected to benefit some 102 families.

“Our drainage here remains uncovered since the time it was constructed. We already documented 40 children who accidentally fell in the drain. Some were hospitalized while others were treated at home for minor injuries,” said Saripada L. Pacasum, provincial disaster-risk reduction management officer of Lanao del Sur.

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