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The government is considering building high-rise housing units to address the current backlog in the country and catch up with the rising need for decent shelter President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Monday.Speaking during the ceremonial turnover of house and lot units from the National Housing Authority NHA in Naic Cavite President Marcos noted there was a shortfall of some 3.5 million housing units when he was a senator.When he assumed the presidency the shortfall of housing units was at 6.5 million based on government estimates Marcos said.According to the President the government may replicate the BLISS project in the past which spearheaded the construction of mid-rise housing units particularly in urban areas.But now because its hard maybe we can increase it. Maybe we can raise it to high-rise. But we are studying it maybe case-to-case the President said.The government is finding a way to organize different entities such as the local government units LGUs Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development DHSUD NHA legislature and the national government to find a solution to the countrys increasing need for more shelters the chief executive pointed out.Also in his speech the President directed the NHA to continue fulfilling its mandate and ensure that families receiving new homes are provided with means of livelihood.Continue to strengthen the relationship with affiliated agencies local governments and private organizations. We aim to ensure that all the beneficiaries of these new residences have adequate support Marcos said.And to ensure the safety of the recipients the President asked the agency to build shelters that are strong enough to withstand the threat posed by natural calamities.The new housing units will serve as home to some 30000 Filipino families this Christmas as President Marcos led Mondays ceremonial turnover of house and lot units from the NHA which was simultaneously conducted all over the country.Addressing the beneficiaries the President asked them to take care of and value their new homes and help improve their new community.President Marcos also asked for the cooperation of the LGU and the private sector to ensure the well-being of the beneficiaries in their new environment.Present during the event were DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar Presidential Adviser on Peace Reconciliation and Unity Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. NHA General Manager Joeben Tai Sen. Francis Tolentino Cavite 8th District Rep. Aniela Bianca Tolentino Cavite 2nd District Rep. Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla Vice Governor Athena Bryana Tolentino and Naic Cavite Mayor Raffy Dualan. PND
