‘Piloti’ itinayo sa Leyte bilang proteksyon sa bagyo

Itinayo  sa Tanauan, Leyte ang dalawang palapag na “Piloti,” isang klase ng processing plant na makatutulong upang makaiwas sa pagsalanta ng malakas na bagyo. Pinondohan ang naturang proyekto ng Embahada ng Japan sa Pilipinas sa ilalim ng Japan Official Development Assistance program.

“The facility is constructed of reinforced concrete in two-story “piloti” type architecture. Pilotis or piers are ground supporting columns that raise a building above ground level. This piloti feature will be useful and prevent damage during storm surges. The facility will enhance the quality of life of Tanauan fisher-folks, reduce their losses and give added value to the processed seafood products,” pahayag ng Embahada ng Japan.

Nagdaos ng turnover ceremony ang Embahada na dinaluhan nina Embassy of Japan’s First Secretary Kenji Terada, JICA Headquarters’ Sectional Representative Atsutoshi Hirabayashi, JICA Philippines Office’s Sectional Representative Yoshiyuki Ueno, Department of Agriculture Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources’s Regional Director Juan Albaladejo, Department of Science and Technology’s Regional Director Edgardo Esperancilla, at 50 mangingisda mula sa Barangay Sta. Cruz.

Ang proyektong ito ay bahagi ng “Quick Impact Project for Typhoon Yolanda Affected Areas.”

“The Grass-root Technical Cooperation Project on ‘Development of mariculture and processed products using Oku-Matsushima techniques in typhoon Yolanda affected areas’ will complement this project and provide technology development in aquaculture, processing, marketing and capacity building. 

“Though these projects, we look forward to seeing a pilot site of good quality seafood products, and hope this endeavor will expand all over the Philippines,” dagdag pa ng Embahada.