The Dumaguete City Social Welfare Office, however, clarified these units are intended only for victims of the flooding in 2009.
A total of 60 units are undergoing construction by administration, with funds coming from the DSWD national office to the tune of P4.2 million, according to Tinang Jubela.
She said capability building seminar and social preparation is ongoing for the other 60 units, also in the same site.
The houses are designed by DSWD for a small family with one bedroom, a living room and kitchen, all in a 60-square meter lot with a floor area of only 25 square meters.
Other features include the sharing of one septic tank for two units. Its roofing is made of nipa while a multi-purpose area is also being provided.
During construction, the homeowners are paid for their equity of 30 days at P200 per day. Their amortization is only P200 a month representing the payment for the lot, the amount of which will be used to purchase another area for housing.
Mayor Manuel Sagarbarria had announced an appropriation of P400,000 for the continuation of the road pavement going to the housing site.
