President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. turned over on Friday 360 housing units of the Ciudad Kaunlaran Project Phase I in Bacoor, Cavite and led the groundbreaking ceremonies for the second phase of the project.
In his speech, President Marcos said the Ciudad Kaunlaran Project is a collaborative effort of the National Housing Authority (NHA), the local government unit of Bacoor and other government agencies and private sectors.
“Ito ay upang makapaghatid ng ginhawa para sa mga Caviteñong apektado ng Writ of Continuing Mandamus ng Supreme Court sa paglilinis ng Manila Bay at paglilikas ng mga Pamilyang nakatira sa baybayin nito,” President Marcos said.
“Bilang agarang tugon, pinabilis po natin ang kanilang relokasyon sa bagong Pabahay na ligtas, de-kalidad, komportable at may maayos na pamayanan,” the chief executive added shortly after leading the groundbreaking ceremonies of the Ciudad Kaunlaran Project Phase II.
The target completion date for the relocation or turnover of all the housing units under Phase I will be finished before March while two more buildings will be constructed under the second phase of the project, which can accommodate up to 120 families.
The second phase of the project is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2025.
“Hinihikayat ko po ang ating mga benepisyaryo na pagtibayin ang pakikipag-tulungan sa ating pamahalaan upang mapanatili ang kaayusan at kasaganahan sa komunidad na ating binubuo,” President Marcos said.
“Itong Ciudad Kaunlaran ay puno ng bagong pag-asa, hindi lamang para sa mga benepisyaryo, ngunit para sa lahat na makakakita ng tagumpay ng proyektong ito. Tinatawagan ko po ang lahat ng mga benepisyaryo na gamitin ang biyayang ito upang mapaunlad ang inyong mga buhay at matiyak ang magandang kinabukasan para sa inyo at para sa mga pamilya ninyo,” he added.
“Sigurado po ako na ang Ciudad Kaunlaran at iba pang mga proyektong pabahay ng pamahalaan ay magiging daan natin tungo sa Bagong Pilipinas na karapatdapat para sa lahat ng ating mga mamamayan.”
President Marcos said the NHA was able to construct over 80,000 housing units nationwide as part of the government’s efforts to provider shelter to Filipino families including the PhP700 million budget through the Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP).
The budget was funded for families who were affected by natural and man-made disasters.
“Hangarin po ng inyong pamahalaan na panatilihing may sapat na pondo upang mapunan ang pangangailangang pabahay ng nakakarami. Tuloy-tuloy po ang NHA sa pagbuo at pagtutupad ng programang pabahay para sa pamilyang Pilipino,” President Marcos said.
Marcos added that the government is also closely working with Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jerry Acuzar to continue the construction of housing units for those affected residents.
“Tunay nga po na ang ating pagdalo sa maha-halagang okasyon tulad nito ay sumisimbolo ng aking pangako sa sambayanan na maiangat ang antas ng pamumuhay ng bawat Pilipino sa pamamagitan ng bagong bahay tungo sa bagong buhay,” he added.
Before concluding his speech, President Marcos extended his gratitude to the residents of Cavite, local government officials and private sectors for the realization of the project as he greeted them a Happy New Year. PND
