Laoag: Another housing project for government workers, complete with a swimming pool and a clubhouse, will soon rise in this city. Located in Barangay 5 San Pedro, the project, known as Ayuyang Residences, will consist of three low-rise condominium buildings, each with 30 units to be made available for government employees capable of paying monthly amortization.

According to Philippines News Agency, the project is funded by Pag-IBIG in collaboration with the National Housing Authority (NHA) and is also near the city’s modern transport hub that is currently still being constructed. Evalandia Duyor, acting provincial assessor of Ilocos Norte, mentioned that the housing project is expected to be turned over by next year to eligible applicants. An orientation on the mechanics of the housing project will be held on Friday at the DepEd Ilocos Norte social hall, facilitated by representatives from NHA and Pag-IBIG.

Launched during the term of former Governor and now Senator Imee Marcos, the housing project aims to realize a simple part of the Ilocano dream to finish school and build a home for their family. In addition to the Ayuyang Residences, another low-cost housing project is being constructed in Barangay Talingaan under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) program, consisting of an initial 300 low-cost housing units.

The 4PH program, launched in 2022, is a government housing initiative being implemented by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) in collaboration with other government agencies. It seeks to address some 6.5 million housing backlogs for the poor nationwide. Approved applicants for this low-cost housing project will pay a minimum of PHP2,800 monthly amortization at a payment term of up to 30 years, with Pag-IBIG providing a 5-percent subsidy to eligible applicants.