VP Robredo cites QC’s socialized housing projects

• Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/231471501675/vp-robredo-cites-qc-s-socialized-housing-projects
• Sunday, August 21, 2016

(PAISO QC/RJB/SDL/PIA-NCR)

QUEZON CITY (PIA)--Vice President Leni Robredo, who is the Chair of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC), Bistekville II, a housing project in Quezon City, primarily to see a model socialized housing development that is a product of a public-private partnership.

BISTEKVILLE II is one of QC’s almost 30 socialized housing development projects it is located in a 8.8 hectare property in Barangay Kaligayahan, where 1,078 dwelling units have been completed, each of which has a. 27 sq. meter floor area. It is practically a new township, with a community market, a multipurpose hall which can be used for livelihood training, and a covered court.

Robredo praised the socialized housing project initiatives saying that Quezon City residents are very lucky for having an administration that is prioritizing the problem for residents housing needs.

The QC LGU implements on-site and in-city socialized housing projects that also provides opportunities for informal settlers to have their own decent homes.

Robredo said that resettlement projects should not end with housing. She said fulfilling other basic needs like having a decent job, is another thing that should be considered for them to live on their own.

“Mayroon na nga silang bahay ngunit hindi naman sila makahanap ng pagkakakitaan upang kahit papano ay umangat sa buhay. Kung ganun, hindi pa rin matatawag ang proyekto na matagumpay,” Robredo added.

These factors are the future goals for continuing their dreams on building not just homes, but building model communities.

Bistekville II is the product of a joint venture of the Quezon City Government with the land owner, Ofelia Arce and developer, Phinma Property Holdings. The Pag-ibig Fund provides the loan take out mechanism.