Kiblawan, Davao del Sur — The Barangay Local Government Unit of Kimlawis, in Kiblawan town, Davao del Sur has expressed its gratitude to Sagittarius Mines, Inc. (SMI) for its immediate assistance to the recent landslide incident in the area due to incessant rain brought about by Southwest Monsoon or Habagat.
Punong Barangay Cristituto Duazo, Sr. on Thursday, August 21, 2025, also cited SMI for its proactive involvement to address the pressing needs of around 700 residents in the borders of Sitio Kiamo, Adlumay, and Bongmal, who were left stranded due to the blockage of roads with debris.
“Talagang nahirapan ang mga tao dahil sa nakahambalang na lupa sa kalsada. Hirap sila sa pagbaba ng kanilang mga produkto, kaya iyong iba, nabulok na lamang, tulad ng mga saging,” Duazo shared.
Duazo said the road clearing operation took them more than one month, highlighting that without the collaboration of the provincial and the local government units and its partner SMI, it would be difficult for them to help the hundreds of affected families.
“Nagtulong-tulong ang barangay, provincial government at ang SMI. Ang SMI ang nag-provide ng gasolina, habang ang barangay at provincial government ang nag-provide ng manpower at heavy equipment,” Barangay Chairman Duazo said.
“Dalawang kilometro ang lawak ng landslide at mahigit isang buwan ang ginawang operation ng backhoe at bulldozer para lang ma-clear ang kalsada. Ngayon, puwede nang madaanan kahit ang mga four-wheeled vehicles,” he added.
“Dito natin makikita na kapag mayroong pagtutulungan ang gobyerno at ang private sector, katulad ng Sagittarius Mines, Inc., mabilis ang pagbibigay ng serbisyo sa mga tao,” Barangay Chairman Cristituto Duazo, Sr. said. (30)
