THE DEPARTMENT of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) on Friday broke ground for housing projects in three cities in Western Visayas, a region in central Philippines.
The housing units will be used for the relocation of informal settlers as well as offered to low-income families in the cities of Iloilo, Bacolod, and Roxas, DHSUD said in a statement on Sunday.
DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino L. Acuzar said these projects are part of the Marcos administration’s program to build one million units yearly to address the growing housing backlog.
“In our quest to build one million houses every year in the next six years, we hope to address the country’s housing backlog currently pegged at 6.5 million. This will not be easy but is definitely possible,” said Mr. Acuzar.
He added that the target can be achieved in partnership with local governments, private developers, and potential beneficiaries.
DHSUD said an agreement has also been signed with Victorias City, also in the region, for a housing project.
Talks have also started with Calape, Bohol in Central Visayas. — MSJ