CATBALOGAN
CITY, Samar, Aug. 31 (PNA) – Investment holding firm Berjaya Philippines Inc.
will finance the construction of housing units project in this city, Samar’s
provincial capital.
Mayor
Stephany Uy-Tan said the construction of housing units will be implemented by
the Gawad Kalinga, a non-profit organization that focuses on poverty
alleviation by employing to people the integrated and holistic approach to
empowerment with values-formation and leadership development.
The housing
units will rise in Payao village, tagged by the city government as relocation
sites for residents living in coastal areas and danger zones.
The village
is also the site for the development expansion projects in the northern part of
the city.
The funding
for construction of housing units under came after Uy-Tan met Berjaya officials
to dicuss investment on bulk water facility and market privatization.
“I am
surprised that they immediately approved our proposal even they haven’t yet
invested in the city,” Uy-Tan recalled.
The company
and Gawad Kalinga still need to finalize the design of houses and the total
cost of the project.
Berjaya
Philippines, Inc. segments include leasing (online lottery equipment,
maintenance and repair services, and telecommunication and integration
services), services (hotel operation), holdings and investments, and motor
vehicle dealership. (PNA)
BNB/SQM/ROEL T. AMAZONA/EGR
BNB/SQM/ROEL T. AMAZONA/EGR
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