Apalit, Pampanga – The residents of Barangay Balucuc, Apalit celebrated a historic milestone with the blessing and inauguration of their newly constructed Multi-Purpose Hall and Covered Court funded by the provincial government on Friday, November 7.
After nine months of construction, the two facilities were formally opened in a ceremony led by Vice Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda, Apalit Mayor Jun Tetangco, Vice Mayor Peter Nucom, the Sangguniang Bayan of Apalit, and Barangay Captain Joseph Dela Cruz. The new structures are expected to serve as vital venues for community gatherings, public services, and disaster response operations.
Vice Governor Pineda announced that the Provincial Government of Pampanga allocated ₱8.56 million for the construction of the Barangay Covered Court and ₱3.97 million for the Multi-Purpose Hall. He also expressed gratitude to the Ponce Family, who generously donated the land on which the new buildings stand, underscoring their contribution to the progress and unity of Barangay Balucuc.
In his message, Vice Governor Pineda reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to community development and announced plans for the construction of a Barangay Health Center to provide more accessible medical services for local residents.
As part of the day’s activities, the “Alagang Nanay” Preventive Healthcare Program conducted a blood extraction activity and distributed free maintenance medicines to residents, reinforcing the provincial government’s mission to promote preventive healthcare and community well-being.
The new Multi-Purpose Hall and Covered Court symbolize not only infrastructure progress but also the spirit of cooperation among the provincial, municipal, and barangay governments in ensuring that development truly reaches every Kapampangan community.
Joining the Vice Governor in the ceremony were Board Members Kaye Naguit and Vince Calara, Chief of Staff to the Vice Governor Angie Blanco, and Municipal Administrator Glenn Danting.