QUEZON CITY -- Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Eduardo Del Rosario prodded members of the National Human Settlements and Urban Development Coordinating Committee (NHSUDCC) to ensure the completion of all housing projects nationwide.
In presiding over Tuesday’s third meeting of the (NHSUDCC) at the DHSUD Central Office, Secretary Del Rosario emphasized the pivotal role of coordination among DHSUD, its key shelter agencies (KSAs) and all stakeholders, particularly the local government units (LGUs) and partner-developers, in ensuring that all housing projects are finalized within their specified timeline.
The housing czar likewise cited the importance of encouraging LGUs to draft and complete their local shelter plans (LSPs) to ensure the smooth implementation of their respective housing projects.
“We must urge local government units to finalize and complete their respective local shelter plans,” the DHSUD chief stressed.
“Kailangan sa packaging natin, from start to end, kailangan matapos talaga ang projects, hindi yung for show lang ang groundbreaking. The implementation of housing projects is both a commitment and a social responsibility,” Secretary Del Rosario said.
Also high on the agenda were coordination between DHSUD and the National Housing Authority regarding the latest developments of ongoing housing projects nationwide, updates on Regional Human Settlements and Urban Development Coordinating Committees (RHUDCCs) and notable achievements by KSAs for this year.
SETTING DIRECTION: DHSUD Secretary Eduardo Del Rosario presides over the third meeting of the National Human Settlements and Urban Development Coordinating Committee at the Central Office boardroom on Tuesday. The housing czar gave his guidance on how to encourage more LGUs to finalize their Local Shelter Plans and push for their housing projects. He stressed DHSUD's mandate of providing decent and affordable homes to all Filipinos, especially the underprivileged. Photo: DHSUD