Metro mayors support BBM’s housing program

AT least seven mayors in Metro Manila threw their support behind President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s housing program that will benefit more than 6.5 million families, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) said. DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Marikina City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro, Acuzar told reporters on Muntinlupa City Mayor Ruffy Tuesday that he recently met Biazon, Pasig City Mayor Victor Ma. some Metro Manila mayors to Regis “Vico” Sotto, Malabon City discuss housing plans for informal Mayor Jeannie Sandoval, Caloocan settler families (ISFs). City Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along”

The DHSUD chief expressed Malapitan, San Juan Mayor Francis gratitude to the positive responses of Zamora and Pasay City Mayor

Imelda Calixto-Rubiano.

“We have the all-out support of our President to finally realize the dream of every Filipino family to have a decent, safe and sustainable shelter of their own. Now is the time, let us unite and grab the opportunity,” Acuzar said.

He stressed the importance of harnessing the support of mayors and putting them on board to ensure the success of the housing priority programs.

Based on DHSUD data, around 500,000 ISFs are in the metropolis living in slums, railways, waterways, creeks and other highrisk areas.

“We see the role of the local government units as one of the key components to gradually address or even put an end to the challenges we are facing in the housing sector. They are our allies in development,” Acuzar said.

The secretary also shared his plan on how to loop in private developers and financial institutions or faster housing production.

Acuzar said he will meet with other local officials to ensure the smooth rollout of housing programs.

“The housing sector in the country needs aggressive efforts. Therefore, we have to involve every stakeholder that can take part in this advocacy of the new administration — that is to provide shelter to millions of Filipinos,” he said.