The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has formalized partnerships with four Mindanao local government units (LGUs) for housing projects targeting some 48,000 families.
DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar signed memoranda of understanding with Mayors Rolando Uy of Cagayan De Oro City and Erick Cañosa of Gingoog City, Jayfrancis Bago of Opol town in
Misamis Oriental, and Dionisio Cabahug of Tubod, Lanao del Norte as represented by Vice Mayor Clifford Jumalon.
The signing rite was held at the DHSUD central office in Quezon City.
More than 60 hectares of land are set to be developed in the various barangays in the four areas for the construction of multiple medium to high-rise buildings under the Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Housing (4PH) Program of President Marcos.
In his message, Acuzar highlighted the important role LGUs play in the
flagship housing program as he enjoined their commitment to ensure its success.
“The huge housing backlog is not just a figure we need to close. Each number represents a family needing a roof over their heads. As we pursue our mandate and push for the administration’s 4PH Program, we recognize the important role of local government units,” Acuzar said.
“Your commitment is crucial for its success as you are involved in all its phases – from identifying the location, planning the design, and determining target beneficiaries,” he added.
Acuzar also vowed DHSUD’s all-out support to the LGUs.
“We, at DHSUD, also commit ourselves to usher you every step of the way. Tayo po ay magtulungan sapagkat hindi natin ito kakayanin mag-isa,” he said.
So far, the Department already signed MOUs with more than 130 LGUs across the country under the 4PH program which aims to address the country’s 6.5 million housing backlog by building one million housing units per year throughout Marcos’s six-year term.