2 drug rehab centers to open next year in Mindanao

TWO DRUG REHABILITATION centers are soon to be completed in the provinces of Sarangani and Agusan del Sur in Mindanao and these projects are part of the aid granted by Beijing following President Rodrigo Duterte’s visit to China in 2016 and will support the drug rehabilitation and treatment programs of the Department of Health.

The construction of the projects is led by China State Engineering Construction Ltd. And Republic Cement in the Philippines has been tapped to provide Republic Type 1 cement, known for its high-early strength and optimum durability.

“We are glad to be part of DOH’S program to rehabilitate more patients with its existing drug rehabilitation programs across the country. We value the trust given to us by our client to supply quality cement for structures such as these that help build a stronger Republic,” said Nabil Francis, President of Republic Cement Services, Inc.

The two rehabilitation centers are anticipated to be operational by next year and will be among the top drug rehabilitation and treatment centers in Mindanao. With access to advanced medical equipment and well-established rehabilitation programs, each drug rehabilitation center has 150 beds, covering a site area of 3.05 hectares and construction area of 6,923 square meters.

The two facilities will include administration buildings, clinics, male and female dormitories, visitor’s pavilions, transition villas, and multi-purpose covered courts. These centers also adopt the design idea of “Windows of Hope” where spaces are built to become fully functional to the patient’s well-being with modernized architectural style.

Once completed, the Philippine government will have full control over the operations to ensure compliance with Philippine standards and requirements. “We look forward to serving more Chinese contractors in the country for various infrastructure projects, including those under the ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative,” Francis said.

DOH cited over 53 licensed and accredited drug abuse treatment and rehabilitation centers in the country. These centers include residential and outpatient facilities where 15 of which are government-owned. (With a report from Mindanao Examiner)