Barangay Malabago in Mangaldan, Pangasinan has started work on its multi-purpose building, which will also serve as its evacuation center.

The center will be a two-story facility, said its chairperson, Myla Muyargas, and will be very useful to the barangay especially during calamities.

“Eight by six ang sukat niyan at two storey din kaya medyo malaki din,” she said.

The center will also house offices to decongest the barangay hall.

“Makakatulong ‘yan talaga sa barangay,” said Emelia Frianeza, a resident.

The project has a budget of P5 million and is expected to be finished by the second quarter of 2025.

“Phase 1 pa lang ‘yan tapos ‘yung phase 2, hihintayin nalang ‘yung budget para sa 2025,” Muyargas said.