Cabanlas thankful to private sector for support to city housing

CITY Councilor Edgar S. Cabanlas, on Wednesday, recognized the contributions of the private sector through its donation of roads and open spaces to help the city government in its ongoing housing projects.

During the meeting of the City Council committee on subdivision, housing development, and landed estate, Cabanlas thanked the private developers and construction firms that have stepped up to assist the city in its efforts to provide affordable housing for residents.

“The mentality why dili maayo acceptahon, because this will add burden to the city. Wala nato makita ang value, ang importance ani nga proyekto,” Cabanlas said.

The councilor highlighted the growing concerns regarding the city’s housing backlog, and he manifested this in response to the deed of donation executed by Liberty Land Corportaion in favor of the city government covering the designated open spaces of its South Point Subdivision, located in Upper Palalan, Barangay Lumbia.

“Pero ang prinsipyo ani nganong we are forced to accept because of the fact that by the construction of the said subdivision and putting up of these housing units, the private sector could contribute and help the government in solving the housing backlog in the city”, Cabanlas pointed out.

After thorough deliberation, Councilors Aga Suan, Kenneth Sacala, and Yvy Emano favorably endorsed the donation to the committee on laws and rules, chaired by Councilor Cabanlas for appropriate action. (JBD/SP)