P22M housing fund ready-Mayor Kwan

GUIUAN, EASTERN SAMAR, Philippines  — Funds worth P22 million for the development of a property intended as a relocation site in this town is now available.

Mayor Annaliza G. Kwan made this announcement recently, saying that the local government unit has previously identified a four-hectare area in Barangay Campoyong for site development by the National Housing Authority.

“The site has been declared by then President Arroyo by way of a presidential proclamation. But it is the NHA that is mandated to undertake socialized housing and in pursuance of its mandate, seeks our active participation,” Kwan said.

The development of the relocation site will start this July, she said, adding that the LGU provides the land while the NHA provides the fund to cover the cost of its development.

Kwan said the LGU then recovers the project cost from beneficiaries and utilize the proceeds exclusively for project maintenance or to acquire or develop new resettlement sites.

“Close to 400 houses will be constructed and will be given to families living in critical areas,” the mayor said.

The Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office has started identifying beneficiaries for the community-based and low-cost housing project. “Initial list of beneficiaries have been submitted to the NHA for validation,” Kwan said.  (FREEMAN)