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Friday, March 29, 2024

Aid for relocation of 25k Cagayan families sought

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BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya—The Department of Social Welfare and Development has sought the help of the Department of Budget and Management in funding the relocation of at least 25,000 families living in high-risk areas in Cagayan Valley.

Franco Lopez, DSWD’s protective services unit head, said the relocation will be undertaken through the agency’s Core Shelter Assistance Program.

“This program aims to provide safer places to live for poor families and victims of natural disasters who are living in high risk and hazardous areas in the region,” he said.

Lopez said they expect the DBM to approve their request and proposal soon to carry out the relocation project this year.

CSAP beneficiaries will also be given livelihood assistance to support their daily needs and entered in their Food for Work Program during the construction of their houses, he said.

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Lopez also encouraged indigenous people in Cagayan Valley to avail of their CSAP program by coordinating with their respective municipal social welfare and development officers.

“They will be evaluated if they are qualified wherein they will be constructing their own houses based on their culture and tradition,” he said. 

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