Subd comm backs NHA Brgy Nazareth housing project development permit

THE City Council committee on subdivision, housing development, and landed estate chaired by Councilor Edgar S. Cabanlas favorably endorsed the application for a Development Permit (DP) for the National Housing Authority’s (NHA) housing project in Barangay Nazareth.

This is in response to the request from the Nazareth Council headed by Punong Barangay Atty. Regine Beatrice Rodriguez, who articulated the housing needs of its constituents in the area.

During the committee meeting, PB Rodriguez informed the committee that the informal settlers, previously known as the Nazareth Landless Association, were victims of the large fire that occurred last February 2023.

They have sought assistance from both the barangay council and the landowner to secure permanent housing solutions.

They diligently complied with the requirements set by the City Engineer’s Office to put road access, drainage systems, and adequate solar lights to meet planning standards, she added.

“We also sought the help of the registered owner of the parcel of land, which is the archdiocese, (and) the NHA (National Housing Authority) was very kind to acknowledge the dire need for this housing program,” said Rodriguez.

Councilor Cabanlas said the City Council has a protocol to inspect the area. However, he said in view of the urgency of the request, the committee will forego with the requirement.

With this, Councilors Jonjon Rodriguez, Yvy Emano, and Yan Lam Lim favorably moved the approval of the application and endorsed the same to the committee on laws and rules for appropriate action. (JBD/SP)