RIMM donated initial construction materials to assist in rebuilding the shanties of the informal settlers at Usting, Luksuhin Ibaba who were evicted from barangay Mangas II in Alfonso, Cavite, Philippines.

Barangay Luksuhin Ibaba lady Captain Cynthia was on site with us to witness the donation of the materials and rebuilding of the shanties.

Richard, the leader of the informal settlers, worked with all the male settlers on building four houses (one of which where Henry’s family resides) that needed assistances the most. They were very grateful of RIMM’s donation of the housing materials.

An additional funding is allocated to continue their house reconstruction this month.

RIMM is buying housing materials at a local hardware store for the informal settlers.

– Assign a leader to manage garbage disposal, peace & order, prohibition of liquor & drugs, etc.
– Luksuhin Health Center gives free medical check-ups & medicines every Wednesday
– the Usting residents will be the priority when her Barangay receives donations (ie. rice, used clothing, etc.)
– pathway improvement going towards Usting compound
– lighting of the path going towards Usting compound
– registration of all family members of Usting settlers by her Council
– nearby river clean-up with the Usting residents for environmental awareness
– senior citizen card assistance

In the meantime, we found that the informal setters have paid for one year land lease by borrowing fund from their egg supplier and committed to reside there. Therefore RIMM allocated funds to assist the construction of their simple housings, which will be reported to the next posting.