Chapter News “Odette” Efforts

Uap Datu Lapu Lapu Chapter

By Ar. Arnel Barrera, UAP

It was during the time of struggle when we had the initiative to help others beside ourselves after the onslaught of typhoon Odette last year. Humanity is always subjected to these kinds of natural phenomenon but will always endure and recover from the painful experiences especially if people work together for the good of everyone.

December of last year was an opportune time to share relief efforts to the victims of typhoon Odette since it was also the Christmas Season, the season for sharing. On the aftermath of the typhoon, members of the UAP Datu Lapu Lapu Chapter shared on social media the situation in the city, mapping of damages as well as power and water supply restoration updates. Some of the architects volunteered in providing architectural services to the affected communities in Cebu.

Through the leadership of Archt. Arnel Barrera, the chapter made efforts to reconnect and touch base with chapter members. With drinking water a main concern days after the typhoon hit Cebu, the chapter was able to order 50 boxes of bottled water, which were distributed among the chapter members, especially those that were greatly affected. Aside from assisting the members, the chapter donated drinking water to the most damaged towns, south of Cebu province. They were able to tap a water refilling station in Talisay City for easy distribution to the southern towns. This was done in partnership with the Rotary Club West Cebu, which also worked with them in providing assistance to the Argao Central Elementary School just last January.