After 43 years of waiting, De Guzman Street in kilometer 12, Barangay Sasa, is now concrete and flood-free thanks to Jerry Licarte

 

After 43 years of waiting, the residents of De Guzman Street in Barangay Sasa can finally experience relief since their road is cemented and flood free due to the efforts and initiative of first-time Barangay Sasa captain Jerry Licarte.

For more than four decades, the area used to be muddy and flood-prone since the former barangay captains did not have the money to rehabilitate it since the barangay funds were not enough for it.

But unlike the previous barangay captains, Licarte is a different breed since he wants things done, especially if it benefits his beloved constituents.

To cope with the high cost of cementing the said area, Licarte sought the help of Davaoo City second district congressman Vince Garcia who provided congressional funds for the project.

Licarte said aside from concreating the area, they also put box culverts and canals in the area to avoid flooding.

Due to his remarkable project, which really changed the lives of people in the area, the Jesus is Lord Church gave Licarte a plaque of recognition.

The JIL praised Licarte for his leadership in successfully implementing and completing the road cementing project in De Guzman Village, kilometer 12 Sasa, Davao City.

The religious organization said the project Licarte has contributed immensely to improving the lives of the people in his barangay.

Licarte, for his part, is happy and humbled to have received such a kind award from JIL.

With the award, Licarte has vowed to build more infrastructure projects in Barangay Sasa.