Demolition permit granted for a crowded market in Cebu City government.
Heads Up! Fresh Tack on Cebu City's Residential Dispute
Over in Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City, a bunch of families have been busy whipping up some makeshift abodes at North Reclamation Area (NRA) – but not exactly by choice. The courts have given the green light to demolish their beloved homes for some time now.
These residents made the Sitio Laray Holy Name their home, only to find their peaceful monopoly disrupted when the land under their feet was contested at the highest level.
Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia found himself embroiled in a bit of controversy when it was pointed out that he had granted ownership of Block 27 to the city government of Cebu while these families still considered it their own permanent property.
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Enter Ronald Anthony Librando, boss at the Division for the Welfare of the Urban Poor (DWUP). He jumped in, stating that the affected families would be given an offer for developing permanent dwellings, albeit utilizing light materials.
The city laid claim to an entire hectare of land in Barangay Pit-os, eyeing it as a potential permanent relocation site.
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Librando stated that the families would be presented with a private property in Block 27 within a month, following which they would have a year to decide.
Librando added that families would receive a tag P30,000 financial assistance from the city. Just FYI
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So, there you have it! Things have certainly taken a turn in the unfolding saga of these families' ongoing struggle for secure shelter. As we await further developments and information on permanent resettlement solutions, stay tuned for updates on Cebu City's real estate wranglings!
- In the midst of the housing dispute in Barangay Mabolo, the Division for the Welfare of the Urban Poor (DWUP) has put forward a plan to provide the affected families with temporary dwellings made of light materials.
- Furthermore, Ronald Anthony Librando, the head of DWUP, has announced that the families will be given a private property in Block 27 within a month, providing them with the opportunity to decide on their new home.
- Librando also mentioned that each family would receive a financial assistance of P30,000 from the city to aid in their transition to a new lifestyle and potential investments in home-and-garden materials and housing-market recently.
- As the housing-market in Cebu City continues to evolve, this relocation will undoubtedly have an impact on both the real-estate and investing sectors.
- Lastly, Librando clarified that the city government has identified a hectare of land in Barangay Pit-os as a potential permanent relocation site, preparing for the future of these families and aiding their long-term housing needs.
