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Nearly three thousand residents in the east coast will now enjoy the benefit of having water in their households as the Zamboanga City Water District (ZCWD) in partnership with the City Government of Zamboanga and the Office of District 2 Congressman Erbie Fabian inaugurated the P31.8 million Vitali Water System at Tamion Elementary School last Tuesday.

ZCWD General Manager Leonardo Rey "Chito" Vasquez said the project include site development plan, civil works, well exploration, electro mechanical equipments, pipelines, power supply line, standby power and the water source with funds coming from the City Government as counterpart, Office of Erbie fabian and the ZCWD.

The project will benefit 441 households and an estimated 2,203 persons in barangay Vitali andlater will connect to nearby barangays in the east coast.

ZCWD Board President Mila Fernandez said the project is part of their corporate responsibility in partnership with LGU's and other stake holders.

Residents in the area enjoyed the occasion as they believe without water, living is virtually impossible.

Also present during the occasion were Mayor Celso Lobregat, councilors Myra Valderrosa-Abubakar, Mike Alavar, VP Elago, Aman Nuño, Percival Ramos, Rey Candido and Rommel Agan,  City Social Welfare and Development Officer Kit Barredo, Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College (ZCSPC) President Nora Ponce, Philippine Red Cross Administrator and Zamcelco Director Victor Liozo, Jr., and other schools and barangay officials. Here are some of the photos taken by Monch L. Follosco.