A three-way agreement was forged among the municipal government of Tubigon, Bohol, the National Housing Authority (NHA), and the Presidential Commission on Urban Poor (PCUP) for the allocation of a 7,000-square meter lot for the resettlement of PCUP-accredited groups.
The accord was signed by PCUP area coordinator Amabelle Canlas, Tubigon Mayor William Jao representatives from the NHA, along with officials of the Tubigon Isles and Homeowners Association Inc. (TIMHOA).
Also present during the signing rite were 322 members from seven urban poor groups —Guiwanon Informal Settlers Association, Mahayahay Urban Settlers Association, Bagongbanwa Island Settlers Association, Bilang-bilangan Island Neighborhood Association, Isla Mocaboc Neighborhood Association, Batasan Island Housing Association and Isla Pangapasan Settlers Association.
The resettlement site would be developed in a 7,842-square meter lot located in Barangay Genonocan.
The project’s funding has been increased from P50 million to P58.25 million to further enhance implementation.
At least 80 family-beneficiaries are expected to receive free housing from the NHA, with each recipient contributing P900 a month for site development, following an affordable relocation scheme.
PCUP chairman Meynardo Sabili expressed gratitude to the beneficiaries and partner agencies.
He said the project aims to ensure that every relocated family is given a decent, safe and humane living environment while promoting equitable urban development in the province.
