Charitable arm of Mighty Corp, Wong Chu King Foundation Inc. aims to help in the seismic retrofitting of historic churches in the country.
In case you didn’t know, seismic retrofitting is the process of remodeling structures to make them more resistant to damage brought about by earthquakes and other seismic activities. Retrofitting aims to design, build, and maintain structures to comply with building codes and withstand seismic effects while sustaining an acceptable level of damage.
The said foundation already assisted in the renovation of the roofs and ceiling of the Diocesan Shrine of Immaculate Conception Church in Naic, Cavite and the reconstruction of the Basilica Minore of Our Lady of Piat Church in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan.
According to Most Rev. Ricardo Baccay, Auxiliary Bishop of Tuguegarao City, described the foundation’s work as “a step in the right direction.”
“My diocese, like all dioceses, have serious concerns. If WCK is out to help, retrofitting historic churches is one of the best forms of help it can give,” Baccay added.
“Churches are also symbols of strength and hope for Filipinos. To see a church survive earthquakes and other calamities can easily uplift the spirits of our people,” said foundation’s General Manager James Vincent Navarette.
“The devastation brought about by the recent Visayas earthquake has firmed up our advocacy to build more churches and strengthen the Filipino faith,” he said.
“However, we also understand that this is not enough. We have to make sure that the design and structure of these buildings, particularly the old and existing ones, are safe and resistant to calamities such as earthquakes.”Navarette said.
They have been renovating churches since 2009. In 2013, they donated P300,000 for textbooks and other library materials of Lyceum de Amulung in Cagayan North, Tuguegarao City.
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