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The project led by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) was launched in Barangary Carayungan Sur in the municipality of Umingan on Dec. 15.
DAR Secretary John Castriciones pointed out the right of every Filipino to have their own home.
He said providing decent houses to farmers will uplift their living conditions and economic status.
DAR’s conceptualization of the housing program is a sign of gratitude to the farmers who have proven their worth as food providers of the nation, Castriciones said.
“We must strengthen and raise the standard of living of our farmers. The housing project is a way to maintain the vitality of farming. Kaya nararapat lang na iparamdam natin sa ating mga magsasaka na sila ay mahalaga sa ating bansa at dapat sila ay tulungan, bigyan ng kaukulang suporta, upang mapabuti ang kanilang pamumuhay. (So we should just make our farmers feel that they are important to
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DAR Secretary John Castriciones said a two-hectare land will be the pilot site for the housing project under the “Balai Farmers Housing Program,” a partnership with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development and other national government agencies.
The proposed P300,000-worth duplex-type housing unit has a 36-square meter floor area, toilet, electrical, and water facilities, as well as tiled floorings and fully painted interior and exterior walls.
“The Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) will have an opportunity to avail of this quality and affordable housing. Through this project, farmers would be able to have modern and decent houses to boost their morale, which may result to better crop yield, income, and quality of life,” Castriciones said.