NLEX Corp., Leighton to carry out 2nd phase of NOLCOM transient facility refurbishment project

The NLEX Corporation will continue the repair project for the transient facility of the Armed Forces of the Philippines-Northern Luzon Command (AFP-NOLCOM).

The second phase of the refurbishing works will be conducted in partnership with Leighton Contractors (Asia) Limited.

According to the toll operator, the second phase of the project will cover the repair of the facility’s female barracks located inside Camp General Servillano Aquino in Tarlac City.

The establishment, NLEX Corporation said, serves as lodging for military and civilian guests who are on official or personal travel near the vicinity of the command.

Signing the contract for the agreement were NLEX Corporation President Luigi Bautista, Leighton Contractors Asia Limited Country Manager and President Kits Chuidian, and NOLCOM Commander Lieutenant General Fernyl Buca.

“We believe the support for our military personnel should not only come from national and local governments but also from the private sector who greatly benefits from the services provided by NOLCOM.  As this esteemed institution is committed to protect the people in our area of responsibility, we are as committed in giving them a more comfortable place where they could rest and relax. This is our simple way of thanking them for their service,” MPTC business consultant Rodrigo Franco said.

To note, Franco is also the head of the Resource Planning and Generation of NOLCOM’s Multi-Sector Governance Council (MSGC).

To be carried out by NLEX Corporation and Leighton at their own cost, the project will involve the replacement of roof, column supports, and ceiling of the facility, renovation of the lobby and entrance walkway and installation of barracks with toilet and bath.

The initiative is part of NLEX’s corporate social responsibility program to give back to communities and other stakeholders, saying that NOLCOM is playing a crucial role in securing the safety and welfare of the people under its command, as well as the motorists travelling to and from north Luzon through NLEX and SCTEX.

Leighton Contractors (Asia) Limited expressed its appreciation for being part of the project.

“Across our business, Leighton Asia operates with a strong focus on social responsibility to create a positive impact in the areas where we are present. We also realize that the focus of our efforts must be extended to those who protect and safeguard our communities,” Chuidian shared.

“We would like to honor the contributions and sacrifices of our men and women in uniform by committing to deliver a safe and quality transient facility to afford our uniformed personnel with a comfortable and livable abode so they can better serve our country and the Filipino people,” he added.

For his part, Buca is grateful to NLEX and Leighton for extending assistance in completing the project.

“I cannot think of an appropriate word to thank everybody, especially NLEX and Leighton. With NLEX’s continued support and assistance in completing the refurbishment of the whole facility, we can now provide our troops with a decent place to rest. We would also like to thank the members of MSGC for looking for partners to improve our facility,” he noted, adding that the project highlights the strong partnership between the military and the private sector.

Early this year, the NLEX Corporation and construction firm EEI Corporation turned over to NOLCOM the refurbished phase 1 of the transient facility.

In addition, NLEX and Leighton are targeting to complete the second phase of the project before the year ends.

Photos from NLEX Corporation

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