The Department of Transportation said Wednesday it turned over socialized housing units to 50 households affected by the construction of the North-South Commuter Railway Extension Project in San Fernando City, Pampanga.
Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said affected residents and communities would benefit from well-made houses and job and livelihood opportunities.
“Hindi lang pabahay ito, pero may kasamang pangkabuhayan kaya tutulungan po namin kayo na magkaroon ng mas magandang buhay paglipat ninyo dito sa mga bahay na ibibigay namin sa inyo,” Bautista said.
The relocation sites for the displaced families are highly livable with availability of basic utilities and low monthly amortizations – starting at only P500 and accessibility to schools, health center, public market, sports facilities, police station and transport terminal, according to the department.
The DOTr and the Philippine National Railway, in cooperation with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development, National Housing Authority and city government of San Fernando facilitated the permanent relocation of the 50 families from the seven affected barangays in the city.