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Displaced families due to Laguna railway project get new homes

Published Sep 15, 2025 04:08 pm
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the turnover of housing units to displaced families in Laguna due to the ongoing construction of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) South Long Haul Project-Segment 2-7.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the turnover of housing units to displaced families in Laguna due to the ongoing construction of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) South Long Haul Project-Segment 2-7.
President Marcos has led the turnover of new housing units to displaced families in Laguna.
Marcos said more than 1,000 house and lot units have been allocated specifically for informal settler families affected by the ongoing construction of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) South Long Haul Project-Segment 2-7.
The new housing units are located in St. Barts Southville Heights in Barangay San Bartolome, San Pablo City, Laguna.
“Ang mga benepisyaryo ng proyektong ito ay mga informal settlers na dating nakatira sa kahabaan ng riles ng tren. At ngayon, masaya nating ipinagdiriwang na may mas ligtas, mas maayos na tahanan na mayroon kayong mauuwian na (The beneficiaries of this project are informal settlers who used to live along the railroad tracks. And now, we are happily celebrating that you have safer and better homes to return to),” Marcos said during the turnover ceremony on Monday, Sept. 15.
“Ito po ang layunin natin: kasabay ng pagpapaunlad natin sa imprastraktura, ay ang pagginhawa ng buhay ng ating mga kababayan. Walang iniiwan. Walang isinasantabi. At walang pinapabayaan (This is our goal: alongside the development of our infrastructure is the improvement of the lives of our fellow citizens. No one is left behind. No one is disregarded. And no one is neglected)," he added.
Marcos announced that the project will also include the construction of vital public facilities, such as an elementary school, a multipurpose covered court, a health center, a daycare center, a tricycle terminal, and a local market.
The President also urged the beneficiaries of the newly inaugurated St. Barts Southville Heights resettlement site to take good care of their new homes and work closely to create a clean, orderly, and peaceful community.
"Panatilihing malinis, ligtas at maayos ang St. Barts (Maintain cleanliness, safety, and order in St. Barts)," he said, emphasizing the significance of responsible homeownership and the need for unity among residents.
The St. Barts Southville Heights housing development is part of the government’s Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) program, which aims to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing to millions of Filipinos.
According to NHA General Manager Joeben Tai, a total of 1,099 housing units were turned over. Each unit has a 40-square-meter lot area and a 27-square-meter floor area, with two bedrooms, a dining area, a kitchen, and a dirty kitchen.
Tai explained that beneficiaries will enjoy a six-month grace period with no payment. After which, they will pay P800 per month for the first five years. The whole amortization period will span 25 to 30 years, depending on the beneficiary’s financial capacity.
Tai also shared that six more housing projects are in the pipeline for informal settlers in Quezon Province.
The construction of the PNR South Long Haul Project will not only affect San Pablo but also displace communities in Tiaong, Candelaria, Sariaya, and Pagbilao in Quezon Province.
The railway project is a major government transportation initiative spanning 577 kilometers, forming a 33-station rail line that connects Metro Manila to Batangas and Bicol.
It is expected to reduce travel time from Manila to Legazpi and open more economic opportunities in southern Luzon.

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