DHSUD, CDC plan to build 50,000 houses in Clark 

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) on Thursday formalized their partnership for housing project under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s flagship Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program.

DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar and CDC President and Chief Executive Officer Atty. Agnes Devanadera signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) during a simple ceremony at the DHSUD Central Office.

About 50,000 housing units are being eyed in Clark.

Secretary Acuzar expressed excitement over the CDC partnership, which is touted to maximize the potential of Clark as one of the country’s fast-booming economic hubs.

He stressed the advantages of Clark as host area for DHSUD’s township developments across the country.

“Through this MOU, we can maximize the potential of Clark in terms of pursuing township developments under 4PH, hence, triggering economic activities there,” Secretary Acuzar said.

“Clark is one of the areas where expansion of development outside the National Capital Region is very ideal. Apart from its proximity to Metro Manila, it already has modern infrastructures that are necessary in a sustainable township,” he added.

Also, by creating economic opportunities in Clark, it can attract more businesses, workers and residents from the nearby areas, including NCR, thereby addressing urbanization.

“Mas maraming tao, mas mabilis ang asenso,” Secretary Acuzar stressed.

For her part, Atty. Devanadera thanked DHSUD for its support to CDC’s housing initiatives intended to uplift Clark workers and locators.

The signing of the MOU came more than a month after Secretary Acuzar, along with other DHSUD officials, visited Clark and inspected potential housing project sites.

“We thank Atty. Devanadera and the CDC for this opportunity to serve our kababayans in Region 3 thru President Bongbong Marcos Jr.’s Pambansang Pabahay,” the DHSUD chief concluded.