The Department of Public Works and Highway (DPWH) turned over recently 27 container vans-turned 96-bed quarantine/isolation facility to Las Pinas City to help the government respond to the needs of COVID-19 patients.
DPWH Secretary Mark Villar said each of the 24 units of the 40-footer container vans, located inside Goodyear Compound in Barangay Almanza, has four rooms complete with healthcare amenities, toilets and utlities.
With proper ventilation, the isolation facility was designed in accordance with the Department of Health (DoH) guidelines and recommendation.
The 35-million budget allocation for project, known as “Rehabilitation of Disaster-Related Infrastructure,” came from the DPWH’s regular fund for 2020 and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund.
The new Covid-19 quarantine/isolation facility, was turned-over to Las Pinas City led by Mayor Imelda Aguilar and Vice Mayor April Aguilar after its blessing officiated by Rev. Fr. Inocencio Palmari.
Las Pinas Rep. Camille Villar also witnessed the occasion, which was a partnership between the DPWH and Las Pinas City government in coordination with the National Development Company.
Sen. Cynthia A. Villar and her family have been helping the national government enhance its capabilities and responsiveness to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. They have been donating hospital equipment, portable handwashing stations, PPEs, face masks and field shields.
