Shangri-La unveils rainwater harvesting system in Tingo ES
Following a fruitful eight-year partnership, Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa, Cebu presented a gift for the students of its adopted community, as it handed over a new rainwater harvesting system to Tingo Elementary School.
Since 2009, Barangay Tingo in Olango Island has been the resort’s beneficiary under its Embrace–Care for People project.
Led by general manager René D. Egle, the ceremonial handover was held last Sept. 29.
It was attended by Tingo Elementary School principal Amabel Jumao-as, Tingo Barangay Captain Johnita Amorin, Engr. Ric Fornis of the University of San Carlos (USC), and representatives from the Department of Education–Division of LapuLapu City.
Together with the USC-College of Engineering, the resort’s cor- porate social responsibility team installed seven water tanks, each of which can store up to 2,000 liters of rainwater.
Apart from students and teachers, residents of the community can also benefit from the project as they utilize the stored rainwater for household needs.
“In less than six months after we had the groundbreaking, we are delighted to have the rainwater harvesting system up and running for the students of Tingo,” said Egle. “Through this project, we hope the community will have a sustainable way to support their daily requirements – and ultimately inspire the students to value the importance of water conservation and stewardship for the environment.”
The resort initiated several successful projects for Tingo, including livelihood training, scholarship grants and medical missions.
In 2016, the resort also completed construction of two school buildings that now accommodate over 100 students.
To know more about Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa, Cebu’s CSR projects, interested guests may get in touch with Irene Tan-Meca at (63 32) 231 0288 or send her an email at irene.tan@shangri-la.com.