MARCOS INAUGURATES SOCIALIZED CONDOMINUM PROJECT IN MANILA

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday inaugurated a socialized vertical housing project in Sta. Cruz, Manila, which he hoped could be replicated by other local government units (LGUs).

“Napakagandang modelo itong ginawa ninyo,” the President said.

The 20-storey San Lazaro Residences located at Alvarez and Quiricada Streets in Sta. Cruz will benefit close to 400 families.

“Sa lahat ng aming ginawang housing sa national government, lagi po naming sinasabi hindi sapat na magtatayo ka lang ng bahay o magtatayo ka lang ng bahay o magbibigay ka lang ng unit. Dahil ang buhay ng tao ay hindi pabahay lamang,” President Marcos said.

President Marcos thanked Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, Vice Mayor Chi Atienza, and the City Council for implementing an urban housing ordinance for Manila residents and government employees.

“Dahil ang ginawa nila ‘yung Manila Urban Housing Ordinance na ginawang opisyal ang pabahay para sa mga mahihirap na Manila resident at empleyado ng gobyerno na Salary Grade 18 at pababa,” the President said.

“Pagka nakita ng ibang LGU ito, gagayahin ito, asahan mo dahil napakagandang modelo itong ginawa ninyo,” he said.

The President commended the city government for the speedy construction of housing projects, stressing that good coordination between the national and local governments can really benefit the people.

“Kahit hindi national government project po ito ay gusto kong ipakita sa lahat ng taumbayan na ito ang maaari nating gawin,” said the Chief Executive.

“Basta’t maganda ang ugnayan, basta’t maganda ang pag-coordinate ng national at saka local government ay marami tayong magagawa,” President Marcos said.

The Chief Executive underscored the project’s goal: to build a community by incorporating health, education, sports facilities, and other features.

With a contract cost of P1.9 billion, the housing project will provide safe, adequate, and comfortable shelter as well as facilities for underprivileged Manila residents, improving living conditions through quality design, compliance with construction standards, and efficient project delivery.

Constructed through a loan from the Land Bank of the Philippines, the facility has 382 units, each unit consisting of two bedrooms, a living and dining area, a kitchen, and a toilet and bath.

Other amenities and facilities include the Manila Public Health Laboratory, a primary city-level diagnostics, surveillance, and public health support facility; an administration office on the ground floor; a swimming pool; a function room; an outdoor activity area; parking areas; an elevator; and commercial spaces.

The monthly contribution of qualified tenants was set at P2,000 for minimum wage earners and government workers with Salary Grade 8 and below, and P3,000 for those earning above minimum wage and government workers with SG 9 to 18.

Other completed in-city vertical housing projects include the Tondominium 1 and 2 in Tondo; Binondominium 1 in Binondo; Pedro Gil Residences in San Andres; and San Sebastian Residences in Quiapo.

The Manila city government is also proposing the construction of Binondominium Projects 2 and 3 and the Bureau of Plant Industry in-city vertical housing, with four towers.