Monday, February 6, 2023
manilastandard.net
ADVERTISEMENT
  • About
  • News
    • Top Stories
    • National
    • World News
    • Pinoy Abroad
    • Features
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Columns
    • Soundbytes
  • LGUs
    • NCR
    • Luzon
    • Visayas
    • Mindanao
  • Business
    • Corporate
    • Economy & Trade
    • Stocks
    • Money
    • Agri & Mining
    • Power & Tech
    • IT & Telecom
  • Sports
    • Basketball
    • Volleyball
    • Fightsports
    • Active
    • Sports Plus
    • One Championship
    • Columns
  • Entertainment
    • TV & Movies
    • Celebrity Profiles
    • Music & Concerts
    • Digital Media
    • Columns
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Culture & Media
    • Fashion
    • Health and Home
    • Leisure
    • Shopping
    • Columns
  • Others
    • Pets
    • Pop.Life
      • Newsmakers
      • Hangouts
      • A-Pop
      • Post Its
      • Performances
      • Malls & Bazaars
      • Hobbies & Collections
    • Technology
      • Gadgets
      • Computers
      • Business
      • Tech Plus
    • MS ON THE ROAD
      • Sedan
      • SUV
      • Truck
      • Bike
      • Accessories
      • Motoring Plus
      • Commuter’s Corner
    • Home & Design
      • Residential
      • Commercial
      • Construction
      • Interior
    • Spotlight
    • Gallery
      • Photos
      • Videos
    • Events
      • Seminars
      • Exhibits
      • Community
    • Biyahero
      • Travel Features
      • Travel Reels
      • Travel Logs
  • Advertise with Us
No Result
View All Result
  • About
  • News
    • Top Stories
    • National
    • World News
    • Pinoy Abroad
    • Features
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Columns
    • Soundbytes
  • LGUs
    • NCR
    • Luzon
    • Visayas
    • Mindanao
  • Business
    • Corporate
    • Economy & Trade
    • Stocks
    • Money
    • Agri & Mining
    • Power & Tech
    • IT & Telecom
  • Sports
    • Basketball
    • Volleyball
    • Fightsports
    • Active
    • Sports Plus
    • One Championship
    • Columns
  • Entertainment
    • TV & Movies
    • Celebrity Profiles
    • Music & Concerts
    • Digital Media
    • Columns
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Culture & Media
    • Fashion
    • Health and Home
    • Leisure
    • Shopping
    • Columns
  • Others
    • Pets
    • Pop.Life
      • Newsmakers
      • Hangouts
      • A-Pop
      • Post Its
      • Performances
      • Malls & Bazaars
      • Hobbies & Collections
    • Technology
      • Gadgets
      • Computers
      • Business
      • Tech Plus
    • MS ON THE ROAD
      • Sedan
      • SUV
      • Truck
      • Bike
      • Accessories
      • Motoring Plus
      • Commuter’s Corner
    • Home & Design
      • Residential
      • Commercial
      • Construction
      • Interior
    • Spotlight
    • Gallery
      • Photos
      • Videos
    • Events
      • Seminars
      • Exhibits
      • Community
    • Biyahero
      • Travel Features
      • Travel Reels
      • Travel Logs
  • Advertise with Us
No Result
View All Result
manilastandard.net
No Result
View All Result
Home News National

Rent subsidies sought for eligible informal settlers

Maricel CruzbyMaricel Cruz
August 16, 2020, 6:13 pm
in National
Reading Time: 3 mins read
A A
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Email

A congressional leader on Sunday proposed state subsidies for the rentals of eligible informal settlers to encourage them to transfer from danger areas and  public and privately owned lands  to permanent homes available in the formal housing market.

In proposing House Bill 7008, Deputy Speaker and Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte said ‘rent subsidies’ will also address the temporary relocation of families displaced by either natural or man-made disasters.

Villafuerte's bill provides that eligible informal settler beneficiaries receive rental subsidies, the amount of which shall be determined by taking into consideration, among others, the prevailing rental rates in the concerned locality where they will relocate to and their economic standing and potential.

"The subsidy shall be a percentage of the total amount of rentals as determined by the rental or lease contract between the eligible beneficiary and the lessor," said Villafuerte.

Citing data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, Villafuerte said there are about 4.5 million homeless people in the country, three million of them in Metro Manila.

ADVERTISEMENT

“This number is possibly the most in any city in the world as estimated by some organizations,” he said. Poverty is not the sole reason for homelessness. The unique condition of the Philippines being in the Asia Pacific Region exposes our citizens to various disasters that are not apparent in other countries where housing is likewise a problem.”

Villafuerte pointed out that there are roughly 20 typhoons yearly that pass by the Philippines, which  also experiences frequent seismic activity. For instance, Supertyphoon Yolanda, which struck in 2013, left more than 4.4 million people homeless.

For eligible ISBs below the poverty threshold as determined by the PSA, HB 7008 provides that the subsidy be at least 50 percent of the total amount of rentals.

Villafuerte said his measure aims to establish a “housing and social protection program”  with the end goal of “enabling informal settler-beneficiaries  to lead decent lives and supporting them in accessing the formal housing market.”

Under Villafuerte's bill, the Rental Housing Subsidy program will be implemented by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development, which will also be responsible for coordinating with housing agencies in formulating  program targets and then integrating  such goals into the national housing policy.

The DHSUD is also tasked under HB 7008 to set up  a monitoring and evaluation system, tools, exit strategy and methodologies on compliance with conditions, implementation, output and impact assessments together with its attached agencies, the Department of Social Welfare and Development, Presidential Commission on the Urban Poor and local government units.

Under HB 7008, eligible for the rental subsidy are ISBs  who  have a source of livelihood or have at least one member of the household gainfully employed, and who must vacate the informal settlement area in which they are presently living and transfer or relocate to a safer area.

These eligible ISBS should be living in:  a lot or dwelling unit without the consent of the legal owner of such lot or dwelling unit; a danger area as determined by the DHSUD; an area reserved or used for government infrastructure projects;      an area classified as a protected or forest area, except those inhabited by indigenous peoples; an area declared as a priority development area under Proclamation No. 1967, series of 1980, as applicable; or on public lands, structures or facilities not intended for human habitation.

“Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, at any time but not more than once every two (2) years, subsidies given under the program shall be reviewed or revised to conform to prevailing economic conditions,” said Villafuerte in his bill.

The bill also states that “Rental subsidy shall be granted to eligible beneficiaries for a maximum of five (5) years or upon their availment or acquisition of permanent housing, whichever comes first.”

Tags: Asia-Pacific regionLuis Raymund VillafuertePhilippine Statistics AuthorityRental Housing Subsidy
ADVERTISEMENT
Maricel Cruz

Maricel Cruz

Related Posts

Asian countries distrust China for WPS incursions

byManila Standard
February 5, 2023, 11:50 pm
0
8
‘NPA weakened  via NTF-ELCAC’

China would not be able to match the US influence in East Asia and Southeast Asia because of the former’s...

Read more

SC overturns Sandigan on ex-Siquijor gov

byRey E. Requejo
February 5, 2023, 11:40 pm
0
8
SC affirms sentence on Polish over shabu

The Supreme Court (SC) has overturned a Sandiganbayan decision and instead ordered the acquittal of former Siquijor governor Orlando Fua...

Read more

‘PH schools need mental health centers’

byMacon Ramos-Araneta
February 5, 2023, 11:30 pm
0
8
Sexual offense victims urged to sue 7 teachers

Two senators want to build Mental Health Offices (MHOs) in schools to address the mental, emotional, and developmental needs of...

Read more

DICT chief says 28M subscriber modules registered as of Sunday

byManila Standard
February 5, 2023, 11:20 pm
0
8
House set to approve SIM card bill

Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John Uy said 28 million Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards have...

Read more

Sen. Go leads opening of Mariveles health site

byManila Standard
February 5, 2023, 11:15 pm
0
8
Tolentino lone guest at PSA’s online forum

Senator Christopher Bong Go led the opening of Super Health Center in Mariveles. He was accompanied by Gov. Joet Garcia,...

Read more

Lawmaker hails Imee for aid to Aklan farmers

byMacon Ramos-Araneta
February 5, 2023, 11:10 pm
0
8
Senator Imee Marcos welcomes the Year of the Rabbit

Aklan Rep. Teodorico Haresco Jr. has lauded and thanked Senator Imee Marcos and the Department of Agriculture officials for their...

Read more

Print Edition

View More

Recent Posts

  • Ice canoe race
  • Eala slides to no. 217 in WTA ranking
  • Setting the trend
  • Former NBA cager Selden to replace Simmons
  • Wild start up as TCC Invitational reels off
  • James poised for NBA scoring record crown
  • Sotto takes his act to Japan’s B.League
  • WGAP to host 43rd Queen Sirikit Cup

Advertisement

Latest News

James poised for NBA scoring record crown

byAFP
February 6, 2023, 8:10 pm
0
8
Spain legend Pau Gasol named Global Ambassador for FIBA World Cup

Los Angeles—One of the oldest records in American sport is set to fall this week when LeBron James finally eclipses...

Read more

Sotto takes his act to Japan’s B.League

byManila Standard Sports
February 6, 2023, 8:07 pm
0
8
Sotto takes his act to Japan’s B.League

By Peter Atencio THE Hiroshima Dragonflies in the Japan B.League will be the next destination of 7’3” Filipino big man...

Read more

WGAP to host 43rd Queen Sirikit Cup

byManila Standard Sports
February 6, 2023, 8:06 pm
0
8
PH Rugby Union elects new officers

An exciting tournament is coming the country’s way as the Women’s Golf Association of the Philippines (WGAP) is set to...

Read more

New coaches take spotlight; F2 Logistics, PLDT clash

byManila Standard Sports
February 6, 2023, 8:00 pm
0
8
Eagles soar past Tams, near crown

Myla Pablo can’t wait to get going as F2 Logistics kicks off its campaign against an intact PLDT side today...

Read more

Spain legend Pau Gasol named Global Ambassador for FIBA World Cup

byManila Standard Sports
February 6, 2023, 7:50 pm
0
8
Spain legend Pau Gasol named Global Ambassador for FIBA World Cup

Mies (Switzerland)—International basketball icon Pau Gasol has been named a FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Global Ambassador. Pau Gasol With...

Read more

Advertisement

ADVERTISEMENT
Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube

ABOUT US

Manila Standard

Manila Standard website (manilastandard.net), launched in August 2002, extends the newspaper’s reach beyond its traditional readers and makes its brand of Philippine news and opinion available to a much wider and geographically diverse readership here and overseas.

Digital Edition

In tone and content, the online edition mirrors the editorial thrust of the newspaper. While hewing to the traditional precepts of fairness and objectivity, MS believes the news of the day need not be staid, overly long or dry. Stories are succinct, readable and written in a lively style that has become a hallmark of the newspaper.

Download – Today’s Paper

Search

No Result
View All Result

6th Floor Universal Re Bldg., 106 Paseo De Roxas cor. Perea Street, Legaspi Village, 1226 Makati City Philippines

Trunklines: 832-5554, 832-5556, 832-5558

© 2021 Manila Standard - Designed and Developed by Neitiviti Studios.

No Result
View All Result
  • About
  • News
    • Top Stories
    • National
    • World News
    • Pinoy Abroad
    • Features
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Columns
    • Soundbytes
  • LGUs
    • NCR
    • Luzon
    • Visayas
    • Mindanao
  • Business
    • Corporate
    • Economy & Trade
    • Stocks
    • Money
    • Agri & Mining
    • Power & Tech
    • IT & Telecom
  • Sports
    • Basketball
    • Volleyball
    • Fightsports
    • Active
    • Sports Plus
    • One Championship
    • Columns
  • Entertainment
    • TV & Movies
    • Celebrity Profiles
    • Music & Concerts
    • Digital Media
    • Columns
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Culture & Media
    • Fashion
    • Health and Home
    • Leisure
    • Shopping
    • Columns
  • Pop.Life
    • Newsmakers
    • Hangouts
    • A-Pop
    • Post Its
    • Performances
    • Malls & Bazaars
    • Hobbies & Collections
  • Technology
    • Gadgets
    • Computers
    • Business
    • Tech Plus
  • MS ON THE ROAD
    • Sedan
    • SUV
    • Truck
    • Bike
    • Accessories
    • Motoring Plus
    • Commuter’s Corner
  • Home & Design
    • Residential
    • Commercial
    • Construction
    • Interior
  • Spotlight
  • Gallery
    • Photos
    • Videos
  • Events
    • Seminars
    • Exhibits
    • Community
  • Biyahero
    • Travel Features
    • Travel Reels
    • Travel Logs
  • Pets
  • Advertise with Us

© 2021 Manila Standard - Designed and Developed by Neitiviti Studios.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Install Manila Standard Web App

Install App