The municipality of Impasugong, Bukidnon received rainwater harvesting tanks from Hedcor, an Aboitiz Power Corp. subsidiary, and Aboitiz Foundation Inc. to help provide water to the community during the dry season.

IMPASUGONG Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office Head Joy Obsioma (left) receives water tanks from Hedcor, represented by External Relations Manager David Tacder (right), that will help residents during the dry season.

Following the declaration of a state of calamity due to El Niño, the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council convened an emergency meeting to address the crisis.

Despite the onset of the rainy season, the reservoirs' supply remained insufficient, prompting Impasugong Mayor Anthony Uy to request for immediate assistance from Hedcor Bukidnon Inc. and Aboitiz Foundation.

The installation of the donated rainwater harvesting tanks is expected to provide water access to over 9,000 households, including Indigenous Peoples communities in Impasugong.

Collected water will be allocated for household needs. Some may also be used for small-scale farming activities vital for food production. Schools within the barangays will also benefit from the water allocation for sanitation and hygiene purposes.

"We deeply value our partnership with Hedcor and are grateful for their prompt response to our request for water tanks for our barangays. This demonstrates their genuine care for the well-being of our community here in the municipality of Impasugong," said Uy.

Thirteen rainwater harvesting tanks will be strategically placed for easy access by the community with locations identified and managed by the local government.

Rolando Pacquiao, president and chief operating office of Hedcor, said, “We support our communities, especially in times of crisis. Providing these rainwater harvesting tanks demonstrates our focus on the well-being and resilience of Impasugong residents.”