QUEZON CITY – From an infant slowly treading the growth phase in small steps, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is slowly leaping with calculated strides toward meaningful development as it enters its third year in serving the Filipino people. Coinciding with Valentine’s Day, the Department is…
Housing czar Secretary Eduardo Del Rosario (File photo) MANILA - Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Eduardo del Rosario on Wednesday said the government gains from pushing through decent and affordable housing units for all Filipinos should be sustained. In a statement, del Rosario said the government "remains steadfast in fulfilling its commitment" to providing resilient, safe, and affordable shelters to the public, especially to underprivileged families. He said in November alone, the government has initiated around seven housing projects catering to more than 3,500 families nationwide. "Through DHSUD, the government is now expanding its reach to assist more Filipino families to avail of decent and affordable homes they can call their own," he said. Among these projects are the Uswag Low-Rise Residential Building in Barangay San Isidro, Jaro District, Iloilo City; three-story Marangal Village Homeowners Association Inc. High De