By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga

A family who lost their house in a fire last May 26, 2021 got their new house courtesy of the local government unit (LGU) of Mabinay and the Philippine Army’s 11th Infantry Battalion (11IB). 

The newly-constructed house was officially turned over to Victorino Beronio on Father’s Day, June 20, at Sitio Lapong, Barangay Dahile in Mabinay, Negros Oriental.

On May 26, a gas lamp burned down Victorino Beronio’s house. He was with his six children when the fire incident happened.

As a father, he did not hesitate to save his children first, which resulted in some minor burns.

The construction of the new house was made possible through the support of the municipal government led by Mabinay Mayor Joeterry Uy, the army report said.

First Lieutenant Andrew Bon Apayart, commanding officer of the Charlie Company of the Philippine Army, said that the initiative of Mabinay LGU, the 11IB, other partner stakeholders, and civilian volunteers in helping hand in hand to finish Tatay Victorino’s new home showcases the true essence of bayanihan spirit.

“A father’s day gift to Tatay Victorino from your 11IB and LGU – Mabinay,” Apayart said./DGB, WDJ