TACLOBAN CITY– The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) in Eastern Visayas has extended shelter support through the Integrated Disaster Shelter Assistance Program for affected individuals.
In a recent “Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas,” Atty. Michael Victor C. Tezon, regional director of DHSUD-8, announced an increase in financial housing services as a national strategy following its Public Housing and Settlements Division.
Up to P30,000 will be provided for those with totally damaged houses and up to P10,000 for partial damaged houses to help build or extend adequate housing.
“Last year, we only had P10,000 cash assistance to offer, and only to those with totally damaged houses. But now, we have considered total and partial damages and increased the cash assistance to P30,000 as the highest amount. We give it to victims of man-made and natural disasters,” he said.
Tezon recalled Tropical Depression ‘Aghon’ that affected the region due to heavy rains, floodings, and landslides in May of this year.
The initiative is a one-time offer with a careful selection process to ensure the eligibility of the victims.
In addition to having damaged houses, the targeted beneficiaries should not receive any other government or non-government assistance.
“The selection process for beneficiaries is transparent, fair, and inclusive. We will not allow any favored handpick from any municipalities,” Tezon said.
The DHSUD-8 continues supervising homeowner families and maintaining a safe and organized community.
The number of registered beneficiary homeowners is highest in Leyte, with 220, followed by Samar, with 130. Southern Leyte and Northern Samar have 14, Eastern Samar has 11, and Biliran has four (4).
(AAC/JKPA, PIA Leyte)
