00:00The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development announced the kickoff of its community mortgage program slated for October,
00:07which has drawn so much relief and joy from some 7,000 pre-selected beneficiaries who now have a great shot at home ownership.
00:14The first batch of recipients, to include those from Pasig City, are ecstatic and expressed their bliss to our Rod Laguzad, who filed this report.
00:21Erlinda, a mother and homemaker, is emotional as she could hardly contain her joy.
00:29Because after about 23 years, the land where her home stands will finally have a title in their name.
00:34Laguma po kami sa gala, kung baga parang tears of joy, na matutupad na yung pangarap namin na magkakaroon kami ng sariling titulo sa lupa namin.
00:43The same happiness is felt by Mary Grace, especially since the turnover is scheduled this October.
00:48Masayang-masaya po kami dito sa Villa Solidad. Kasi ito po yung inaantay namin na matagal na.
00:54Kasi yung iba dito, matagal ng talaga residents dito, kagaya po namin 20 years na po kami dito. Yung iba may mas matagal pa.
01:01They are among the residents of Pasig City who are beneficiaries of the Community Mortgage Program of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development.
01:09According to Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling, the program will benefit around 7,000 families across 34 sites.
01:15He said the first batch of awarding will take place from October to February as part of the President's directive to speed up the distribution.
01:21Para makinabang na, makita na ng mga kababayan natin na talagang seryoso tayo na ayusin ang mga problema sa pabahay.
01:29Ang kagandahan po nitong tinatawag natin enhanced EMP, hindi po ito netatapos sa pag-award ng mga lupa nila.
01:36Kaya po tayo nandito ngayon, gusto natin makita o masigurado na pati utilities in place, tubig, kuryente, drainage, pagagandahin po natin itong mga linalakaran dito.
01:46Such as the installation of solar-powered streetlights, improved internet connectivity, proper sanitation and security.
01:53Community-driven ito, community-led itong kinagawa natin ito.
01:57Yung ibig sabihin, kasama natin sa pagpa-plano, yung komunidad kung ano ang kailangan nila at ang gusto nilang doon.
02:06In addition, Secretary Aliling said the program also addresses flooding issues including ensuring drainage systems are not clogged.
02:12The program aims to improve the living conditions of its beneficiaries.
02:16Under the program, the government will provide affordable loans to the residents with monthly payments ranging from P400 to P600 payable for up to 30 years.
02:25After this, an additional 5,000 to 7,000 families are expected to benefit from the second batch of the program in various parts of the country.
02:32Rod Ligusad from the National TV Network for a new and better Philippines.
