Enabling brighter futures: Torre Lorenzo turns over child development center to Pindasan, Davao de Oro

DAVAO DE ORO - In a continuing effort to enable communities, Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation (TLDC) recently turned over a daycare center in the village of Pindasan in Davao de Oro's Mabini town in southern Philippines.

TLDC said it aims to provide a conducive learning environment for the children of the community where its flagship hospitality development, Dusit Thani Lubi Plantation Resort is located. 

The turnover ceremony was led by TLDC CEO Tomas Lorenzo (4^th from left) and TLDC COO Cathy Casares-Ko (3^rd from left). The ribbon cutting was graced by Mabini Mayor Emerson Luego (rightmost), Barangay Pindasan Councilor Janel Andigan (2^nd from left), and Child Development Worker Mia Prado (leftmost). 

“When we first saw the daycare center, we felt that there were things that we could do to improve it, to make it more conducive for learning.  After all, that is what we do with the study spaces we have in our residential condominiums," said TLDC COO Cathy Casares-Ko.

Ko said TLDC sought the assistance of Corazon Aguinaldo-Lim and Karen Ann Vera, who volunteered their expertise in selecting the appropriate educational materials and toys for the facility. They also conducted a teacher’s training and sharing session for child development workers of Mabini.

Dula, who spoke on behalf of the parents, said: “We’d like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Torre Lorenzo for initiating this and giving its full support for this project. Our children will have a spacious and safe classroom where they can learn.” 

Ko said TLDC ensures that it gives back and contributes to the progress and development of the communities where it operates. In 2022, TLDC turned over an ambulance unit to the municipal government of Mabini.

TLDC CEO Tomas Lorenzo said Torre Lorenzo has various community development programs in place that focus on providing livelihood, supporting access to education and health services, and protecting the environment. 

"In Dusit Thani Lubi Plantation Resort, 70% of the employees are from the town of Mabini, while the rest are from other municipalities of Davao de Oro providing equal employment opportunities to residents," he said. "As Torre Lorenzo grows, Mabini will also grow with us. We are here for the long-haul and be assured that we will continue to support the community’s growth and development." (Mindanao Examiner)