MERIDA, LEYTE — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – Leyte 4th District Engineering Office (DEO) has officially completed the construction of a modern Senior Citizen Building in Barangay Poblacion, Merida, Leyte. Designed to provide elderly residents with a safe, accessible, and dedicated space of their own, the newly finished multi-purpose structure addresses the long-standing need for a centralized facility tailored to the municipality's senior sector. With the completion of this civil works project, local senior citizens now have a permanent, weather-protected venue right in the heart of town where they can comfortably gather without relying on makeshift or borrowed community spaces.
The newly constructed facility will serve as an essential hub for regular organizational meetings, social gatherings, and targeted health and wellness activities. By offering a well-ventilated and welcoming environment, the building enables local leaders and health workers to more effectively deliver geriatric care programs, medical check-ups, and recreational workshops. More importantly, having a dedicated center encourages older residents to remain active, socially connected, and deeply involved in civic affairs, ensuring their voices and welfare remain prioritized within the broader community.
This milestone forms part of the DPWH’s sustained infrastructure drive under the leadership of Secretary Giovanni Z. Lopez, directly aligning with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s overarching directive to elevate the delivery of essential public services nationwide. By investing in grassroots social infrastructure that responds directly to the everyday needs of vulnerable and respected sectors, the agency reinforces community resilience and ensures that public infrastructure translates into tangible improvements in the daily lives of Leyteños.
