The distribution of Ceramics Water Filters (CWF) to 40 households of Gawad Kalinga SFC Illinois community in Malasin, Dupax del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya was witnessed and participated by six practicum students from France on May 5, 2017.

This GK community is a recipient of Community Empowerment for S&T (CEST) program of DOST 02 focused on health specially the need for drinking water .

Fund for the purchase of the units was coursed through the GK foundation Nueva Vizcaya chaired by Engr. Aileen B. Ellamil, the Municipal Engineering Officer of Dupax del Norte. Engr. Jonathan R. Nuestro demonstrated how the CWF should be maintained for optimum use by the households. Ronnie Bullawit and Franz Nadun-op of DOSTNV assisted and facilitated the distribution to the beneficiaries.

The practicum students from France who have just arrived in the area and will stay with the community for 2 months will monitor the use of the units.

The remaining 20 units will also be distributed to GK community of Macabenga, Dupax del Norte. This is an upland community that needs potable water during rainy season.