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Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles led the formal turnover of housing units for Typhoon Yolanda victims in a virtual ceremony on Thursday October 22 2020 as part of the governments effort to complete all its housing commitments despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.It was the 10th such virtual turnover of the Yolanda Permanent Housing Project held at Brgy. San Isidro MacArthur Leyte. A total of 122 units were distributed to local beneficiaries.Were very thankful for the gracious invitation of Mayor Rudin Babante and the other LGU officials who also joined us online. The turnover was also made more meaningful with the active participation of residents who directly expressed their gratitude for the free housing units the Malacaang official said.Nograles chair of the IATF Task Force for the Unified Implementation and Monitoring of Rehabilitation and Recovery Projects and Programs in the Yolanda-affected Areas commended the various national and regional partner agencies for working double time and extra hard despite the health challenges posed by the Corona virus.The tireless efforts of the local chief executives in coordination with National Housing Authority Region 8 Regional Manager Engr. Dodong Antiniero and District Manager Marilyn Lauzon made the succesful turnover possible. Our collective efforts have borne fruit. Everybody needs to be commended for a good job. This is the essence of selfless public service the former Davao legislator noted.According to the Cab Sec President Rodrigo Duterte was fully aware of the plight of people in the countryside particularly those who expect assistance from government like those whose lives and livelihoods were swept away by Typhoon Yolanda.Thats why the President made this housing project in affected provinces a top priority even during this pandemic.Based on NHA data as of October 12 2020 out of a planned 53038 housing units for Region VIII 37414 have already been completed with the remaining 15624 undergoing construction.I am proud that we are already 100 complete in our 112 housing commitments here in MacArthur Leyte. This is the result of everyones dedication said the official.For his part Mayor Babante said that in behalf of everyone we thank the President and the various government agencies such as the NHA which helped the people of MacArthur. We will do everything to deserve this generous gift.In response Nograles expressed that government is just doing its job. Delivery of basic services is essential to good governance. We hope that the free housing will spur the growth of responsible families and communities and improve their lives. We build so the people can rebuild. OCS
