Boat building is an intricate, highly prized craft, and we are grateful to our Odette rehab partners for seeking the most reliable boat builders in their areas.
In Siargao, the boats were built in the grounds of the Sta Monica Parish, with Fr Larry Espuerta regularly sending pictures so we could track the development from plain slabs of wood to sleek, painted boats alongside their happy owners.
On Saturday, April 22, Fr Larry blessed and distributed eight boats to fishermen from various barangays in Sta Monica. Two more fishing boats will be distributed in the coming weeks.