Repair of community potable water system

Water is life: Repair of community potable water system and reforestation of community-managed watershed in Pinabacdao, Samar

The supply of potable water in the municipality of Pinabacdao, Samar was severely impeded by the successive impacts of Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda), Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby) and Tropical Storms Jangmi (Seniang) and Mekkhala (Amang). Because both water and livelihoods are essential to human life, the International Labour Organization (ILO) partnered with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Pinabacdao to restore the flow of water to 4,000 families.

Five hundred and fifteen workers were engaged in both sub-project components. All of them received minimum wages, social security benefits, accident and health insurance. They were also provided with personal protective equipment (PPE). The water system is now being maintained by staff members of the municipal LGU.