Tabogon, Cebu is one of the many areas in Region 7 that implements the sub-projects of the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS).

One of the leading poverty-reduction programs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development, KALAHI-CIDSS, supports the development of the road network of the said municipality.

Concrete access roads worth 7.7 million pesos were turned over to two (2) barangays, Canaocanao and Caduawan, by Regional Director Rebecca P. Geamala to local officials on January 7, 2022.

The combined investments of DSWD through KALAHI-CIDSS and the local government of Tabogon potentially benefit the town and gain long-term opportunities for people, especially post COVID and other disasters that hit the area like the recent Typhoon Odette.

The town’s municipal Mayor, Zigfred Duterte lauds this partnership, which provides people farm-to-market roads and easy access to social services’ facilities.

Brgy. Caduawan Community Volunteer Marvey Samutya, says “Sigurado ko nga daghan ang nalipay sa mga bag-ong dalan nga gihatag sa KALAHI-CIDSS. Kaniadto, maka-anak na lang sa dalan ang mabdos tungod sa kaguba sa among dalan. Apan karon, mohanoy na gyud og dagan ang mga sakyanan tungod sa pagtagad nga gihatag sa among komunidad (I am sure that many are happy with the roads provided by KALAHI-CIDSS. In the past, pregnant women could give birth on the road because of how bad our roads were. But now, cars are able to smoothly travel because of this development given to our community).”

Tabogon is also exploring eco-tourism like the newly-discovered spot in Brgy. Caduawan, where the KALAHI-CIDSS sub-project is situated. A spot that resembles the Batanes highlands, which would soon open economic opportunities to nearby communities. ###

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