DHSUD consults NCR urban poor group on housing
Published May 4, 2023 01:30 am
Top officials of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) have met with leaders and members of a large urban poor group and discussed collaboration on the government’s housing program.
DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar said the meeting was aimed at consulting urban groups and get their recommendations and concerns to further improve strategies in providing affordable but decent houses for the informal settlers and those under the low income bracket.
The meeting with DHSUD officials and leaders of the Urban Poor Action Committee (UPAC) also discussed the group’s “People’s Plan”, which offers a community participation and need-based planning for informal settler and poor families.
UPAC represents 205,000 families in the National Capital Region ncluding those in resettlement sites in nearby provinces.
Its leaders presented some best practices related to their proposed “People’s Plan” on in-city housing and concerns on existing government projects.
“As we always emphasize, inclusivity is a major pillar in the implementation of the ‘Pambansang Pabahay’. We are open to suggestions on how we can further collaborate to ensure that no one is left behind. Take this activity as a proof of our sincere effort to hear and consider what you have to say,” said Acuzar. As an immediate response to UPAC’s requests, Acuzar said that a technical working group with DHSUD experts is being eyed to focus on addressing the concerns of urban poor groups. On other pressing issues such as basic needs, services and delinquencies, he vowed to discuss the matter with relevant government agencies, particularly local government units and NHA. “The DHSUD will look into these matters and provide more options to avoid such dilemmas of government housing beneficiaries,” said Acuzar.
“As we always emphasize, inclusivity is a major pillar in the implementation of the ‘Pambansang Pabahay’. We are open to suggestions on how we can further collaborate to ensure that no one is left behind. Take this activity as a proof of our sincere effort to hear and consider what you have to say,” said Acuzar. As an immediate response to UPAC’s requests, Acuzar said that a technical working group with DHSUD experts is being eyed to focus on addressing the concerns of urban poor groups. On other pressing issues such as basic needs, services and delinquencies, he vowed to discuss the matter with relevant government agencies, particularly local government units and NHA. “The DHSUD will look into these matters and provide more options to avoid such dilemmas of government housing beneficiaries,” said Acuzar.