GUBAT, SORSOGON – The long wait is over for the local officials and residents of Brgy. San Ignacio as they witnessed the groundbreaking ceremony for the Construction of AA Slaughterhouse on September 19, 2023.

The 39.1 million-worth infrastructure development subproject under the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) will ensure a sustainable supply of safe and high-quality meat products for the increasing number of residents and the surrounding barangays. 

Barangay Captain Nelly Gisalan of Brgy. Ignacio, Gubat expressed her gratitude to the LGU and the PRDP for the Slaughterhouse Project. She believes that this project will significantly impact employment and economic development in their barangay.

“Dako-dako po ang pasalamat namo na didi ini naibutang ang project. Dako sani an magiging impact and benepisyo sa barangay lalo na kung on-going na (We are very grateful that the project will be constructed here. It will substantially impact and benefit our barangay, especially when the project begins.),” Gisalan remarked.

Meanwhile, Adelina Losa, Deputy Project Director of the Regional Project Coordination Office (RPCO) 5, recounted the tedious procedure the project proposal underwent before it was approved. She commended Mayor Ronnel Lim and his staff for their dedication and determination in the face of hurdles in completing the subproject requirements.

Losa also advised the community to diligently monitor the project and ensure that quality and standards are properly adhered to. She further stated that a Rural Infrastructure Engineer from the region will be assigned to supervise project construction based on the approved Detailed Engineering Design.

On the other hand, Mayor Rommel Lim highlights the importance of having a slaughterhouse in the community and how consumers can be assured of clean and safe meat. Heinvited the community to collaborate and engage in project implementation to avoid project failure. He required the engineering department to supervise, lead, and support the builders throughout the project.

Furthermore, Vice-Mayor Valentin Pura IV stated that the Sangguniang Bayan will amend and revise its barangay ordinance to appropriately implement the slaughterhouse project. He further noted that this initiative is a significant gain for the LGU because it would increase revenue and expand its social services.

The construction of the AA Slaughterhouses project under the PRDP infrastructure component is regulated by the strict regulations and standards imposed by the National Meat Inspection Services (NMIS). These rules involve hygiene, animal welfare, and food safety to guarantee a safe and high-quality meat product. # (Michelle Angela G. Alfigura, RPCO 5 InfoACE)

The groundbreaking ceremony for the AA Slaughterhouse was headed by Mayor Ronnel Lim, Vice-Mayor Valentin Pura IV, and Brgy. Captain Nelly Gisalan, RPCO 5 Deputy Project Director Adelina Losa, I-BUILD Head Engr. Teodoro C. Eleda and a project contractor representative from Cebu 7H Technochem Industries, Inc. In accordance with RA10611, or the Food Safety Act, the establishment of AA Slaughterhouse seeks to supply consumers with clean, fresh, and high-quality meat. The subproject costs 39.1 million pesos and will benefit 13, 471 households.