Manila, March 11 -- Residents of 1Bataan Village in Barangay Daan Pare, Orion, now have a dedicated venue for community activities and gatherings with the completion of a PHP10.86 million, one-story multipurpose facility by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) - Bataan 2nd District Engineering Office (DEO).

The 342-square-meter facility is expected to significantly enhance social interaction and engagement among the community's more than 6,600 families, including those displaced by the 2019 Barangay Capunitan fire and other informal settlers.

Office in charge District Engineer Roland Rainier Victorino said in an interview on Tuesday that the lack of a dedicated event space previously forced residents to travel outside the ...