The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the Quezon City (QC) government kick started President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s housing program in the city on Thursday, Sept. 22.
Marcos has tapped the DHSUD to provide a safe, decent, and sustainable shelter to 6.5 million families during his term.
DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar and QC Mayor Joy Belmote have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the housing project in Harmony Hills Terraces in Barangay Batasan Hills.
“Mahalaga po ang kooperasyon ng bawat isa para makamtan natin ang ginhawa na pinapangako ng proyektong ito. Umaasa po kami sa DHSUD na magiging kasangga namin kayo simula ngayon hanggang sa kahuli-hulihang ubong na ating ipagkakaloob para masiguro na may bahay ang bawat pamilyang Pilipino,” Acuzar said.
Through the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino, Marcos aims to establish one million housing units annually under his administration.
“I am deeply honored and humbled to be the President’s emissary in sending this good news to our kababayans here in Quezon City, and in the country as a whole. Unti-unti na pong matutupad ang pangarap ng bawat pamilyang Pilipino na nagnanais magkaroon ng sariling bahay, sa pamamagitan po ng Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Program,” Acuzar said.
Meanwhile, Belmonte is hopeful that the national government will continue to provide housing projects to all its residents, especially informal settlers families (ISFs).
“The MOA signing solidified our previous agreement to work hand-in-hand in building houses for the city’s residents, especially the ISFs,” Belmonte said.
“Hope to build many housing projects that will benefit Quezon City residents, especially those who cannot afford a home they can call their own,” she added.
Moreover, Acuzar asked local government units, the private sector, and concerned government institutions to help them in fulfilling the administration’s goal in the housing program. –ag
