Tagum City (12 January) — More than 300 urban poor families of Tagum City can now own a decent home. The provincial government of Davao del Norte turned over a P6.118 million cheque yesterday, to San Miguel Urban Poor and Homeowners Association, Inc.
According to housing consultant Shirley Angeles, the money came from the local housing fund of Davao del Norte 1st District Representative Arrel R. Olano. The National Housing Authority (NHA) also had a major role in pushing through the housing project.
The turn over ceremony at Bulwagan ng Lalawigan was attended by NHA Mindanao Coordinator Enrique L. Cruz, who applauded the efforts of Rep. Olano.
Other than the members of San Miguel Urban Poor Association, St. Joseph and Fatima urban poor associations are also benefiting from the P6.118 million latest local housing funds of the 1st District Congressional Office.
