Alalay Sa Kaunlaran (ASKI), Incorporated Board of Trustees and Management Team graced the inauguration of Water System Development in Brgy. Palale, General Tinio, Nueva Ecija last October 3, 2008.

The water system was realized thru the generosity of Tear Fund New Zealand in cooperation with ASKI Community Development Department.

Comprising of 3,816 hectares of land, Brgy. Palale is a home to cultural minorities of Igorot and Dumagat Tribes.

Tribal elders began the program with Kanyaw, a traditional Igorot ritual which entails slaughtering animals as offering.
A pastoral blessing was set forth by Pastor Andy Baw-as of Pentecostal Church followed by a welcome remarks by Barangay Chairman Mario Sib-at.

“We are really overwhelmed. Thru this water system, with a capacity of 7,180 gallons, 171 households will gain an access of the potable water,” Sib-at said.

ASKI Executive Director Mr. Rolando Victoria with the Board of Trustees- Mrs. Aurora Mangalili and Mrs. Maria Calling, led the ribbon cutting and gave remarks to the Barangay Council and to the residents present in the said event.

The festivity was highlighted by a turn over ceremony wherein documents and symbolic publications were transferred to the Barangay Council.

Traditional dances and festive lunch shared by everyone ended the inauguration.