President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday urged the beneficiaries of the newly inaugurated St. Barts Southville Heights resettlement site in San Pablo City, Laguna to take good care of their new homes and work closely to create a clean, orderly, and peaceful community.
“Panatilihing malinis, ligtas at maayos ang St. Barts,” the President stressed.
During the turnover ceremony to displaced families, President Marcos emphasized the significance of responsible homeownership and the need for unity among residents.
“Kaya ang pakiusap ko lang sa inyo: alagaan naman ninyo ang mga tahanang ito at mahalin ninyo ang inyong komunidad. Magtulungan at pairalin ang malasakit sa bawat isa,” President Marcos said.
“Patunayan ninyo na kayo ay ang mga Bagong Pilipino—Pilipinong disiplinado, mahusay, at may pagmamahal sa bayan,” the President added.
The Chief Executive underscored the need for inter-agency coordination in ensuring the long-term success and sustainability of government housing programs, not only in St. Barts but in other resettlement projects across the country.
“Kaya naman, inaasahan ko ang lahat ng ahensya ng pamahalaan na magtulungan sa proyektong ito na bantayan at panatilihin ang kahusayan ng ating nagawa at maayos dito sa St. Barts at sa iba pang mga housing projects na sinisimulan natin,” the President said.
The St. Barts Southville Heights housing development is part of the government’s Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) program, which aims to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing to millions of Filipinos.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to housing development, President Marcos cited the recently signed Republic Act No. 12216 or the National Housing Authority Act, which extends the NHA’s mandate to build more housing projects for another 25 years.
“Dahil dito, mas maraming tahanan ang maitatayo, mas marami pang pamilya ang matutulungan, at mas maraming buhay ang magbabago,” the President said.
During the event, a total of 1,099 housing units were formally turned over to informal settler families displaced by the ongoing construction of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) South Long Haul Project – Segment 2-7.
President Marcos personally inspected some of the newly built homes and warmly engaged with the residents, expressing his support as they began a new chapter in their lives.
“Sa ating mga minamahal na beneficiary, ngayon ay simula na ng bagong yugto ng inyong buhay—yugto ng pag-asa, pagbangon, at pagbabago. May tahanan na po kayong matatawag ninyong sarili ninyo, pag-aari ninyo,” the President said. | PND
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