Manila, Sept. 18 -- Residents of remote barangays in the Municipality of Janiuay in Iloilo are full of gratitude for projects implemented through the Kapitbisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS), which provided them safe access and even prevented the loss of lives during bad weather.

Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian visited the two bridge projects constructed under the KALAHI-CIDSS on Wednesday afternoon -- the 15.05-lineal meter Carigangan Bridge in Barangay Carigangan, and the Kuyot-Calmay Hanging Footbridge in Barangay Kuyot.

Hena Epakta, a community volunteer since 2004, said that before the Carigangan Bridge was constructed, life was very difficult for ...