Zambo City Rehab in Full Gear–NHA

VOL. 16 NO.1 OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY, OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT JANUARY - MARCH 2016
Zambo City Rehab in Full Gear–NHA
Zamboanga City is now on its road to recovery after the
devastating conflict between the Philippine Military and the
Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF). National leaders,
local stakeholders, and residents are helping each other to
build back a better city and make it the gateway for trade
and commerce in the region.
According to reports and on the same month last 2014,
Zamboanga City Mayor Isabelle “Beng” Climaco affixed
her signature on the National Housing Authority’s (NHA)
housing plans and designs for the implementation of the
Zamboanga Roadmap to Recovery and Reconstruction or
the Z3R. This program which was implemented last year
has provided rehabilitation and construction of shelters to
the affected families who lost their homes during the 20-day
siege in 2013.
And to further strengthen and uplift the quality of life
of its project beneficiaries in its water redevelopment and
sanitation services, specifically in the Z3R Rehabilitation
Project in Mariki, the NHA Main Office’s Community
Relations and Information Operations Department
(CRIOD) under Ms. Ivanswenda Marquez, the Smokey
Mountain Community Association Incorporation (SMCAI),
the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
(TESDA), the Zamboanga City Water District (ZCWD),
and the Region 9 Office, co-partnered in the conduct of a
Seminar-Workshop on Water Tendering and Purification for
the officers of Mariki Homeowners’ Association in the City.
The training was held last March 16-17, 2016 and was
attended by some 25 select leaders. It aimed at forging
engagement between and among its members, ZCWD, and
NGOs in equipping them on the knowledge, skills, and
best practices in organizing a community-based structure
that can manage water tendering and purification services
in Mariki. When implemented successfully, this will be
replicated in other sites in the region.
Meanwhile, NHA General Manager Atty. Sinforoso
R. Pagunsan said that the Z3R projects in Region 9 are
now very much in progress and he is very optimistic that
the entire Project Team can complete the construction of
thousands of housing units within the year.
“We are very positive that the greater redevelopments and
recovery efforts will transform better the quality of life of
our project beneficiaries”, GM Pagunsan emphasized. “Our
Filipino – Muslim brothers and sisters in Zamboanga City
who were devastated by the siege are now ensured to benefit
from the government’s rehabilitation efforts, particularly to
our legitimate IDPs”, he added.
Ar. Alma Valenciano, Regional Manager for Region IX
Engr. Alfonso Borlagdan, and ARMM District Manager
Engr. Al-Khwarizmi Indanan are expediting the construction
of all the projects for the affected villages and have been
addressing the concerns and challenges of the project
beneficiaries. “We are working together with the LGU
and the contractors to complete all the projects within the
schedule”, Ar. Valenciano stressed.
Moving Forward. One of the fishermen beneficiaries of Taluksangay House on stilts continues his fishing job as the government
expedites rehab efforts to bring back a better Zamboanga City. (Photo by Gavin P. Corpuz)
Tala Turns Over
New Homes
under the Memorandum of Agreement between the Authority
and its partners, 42 of the projected 60 units of row houses
constructed on the site were completed and turned over to
family beneficiaries.
The National Housing Authority welcomed 42 families
to their new homes in Fr. Paul D. Foulon ANCOP Homes,
located at Admin East Site, Tala, Caloocan City. The project
beneficiaries are Persons Afflicted with Leprosy (PAL) and
other indigent families in Tala.
Republic Act (R.A.) 7999 and Presidential Proclamation
366 state that the 149 hectares of Tala lands, part of NCR
Projects must be converted into housing sites under the
administration of the NHA. Forged on December 18, 2013
Mr. Homer T. Agustin, 49, one of the many beneficiaries
and has been distressed by Hansen’s disease or Leprosy
exclaimed, “Tuwang-tuwa po ako para sa aking bagong
tahanan. Nagpapasalamat po ako at isa ako sa napiling
beneficiary ng programang pabahay ng gobyerno”.
The National Housing Authority, one of the Key Shelter
Agencies under the Housing and Urban Development
Coordinating Council (HUDCC) worked with the Local
Government of Caloocan City, Holy Rosary Parish (HRP),
Dr. Jose N. Rodriquez Memorial Hospital (DJNRMH) –
Department of Health (DOH), Couples for Christ – CFC
Global Foundation with Philippine Canadian Charitable
Foundation (PCCF), and Tala Homeowners Association Inc.
(THAI) for the completion of this project.
Children of family-beneficiaries of the Fr. Paul D. Foulon
ANCOP Homes enjoy the safety and comfort of their new
community.
The remaining 18 housing units for construction will be
sponsored by Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation
(PCCF), through Couples for Christ ANCOP – Canada.
Good News in the Regions
New Year,
New Building
the New Year, NHA
Region 10 held a groundbreaking
ceremony for their new two-storey
extension office building at the NHA
Region 10 Compound, Macabalan,
Cagayan de Oro City on January 28,
2016.
Engr. Judy A. Fernandez, Regional
Manager of NHA Region 10, Engr. Fe
P. Ancheta, District 1 Manager, and
Engr. Generoso G. Abellanosa, District
2 Manager, graced the ceremony
and led the laying of the ceremonial
capsules. The extension office will have
a total floor area of 793 sqm., with the
groundfloor, second floor, and roofdeck
having 255 sqm., 275 sqm., and 263 sqm.
respectively. The building will cost Php
15,395,834.42 and shall be completed
within 240 calendar days.
The extension office shall house the
growing staff of the Regional Office.
ECO-Key System Training for NHA Held
Aimed to improve the quality of
providing housing shelters for the
beneficiaries, select 35 officers and
employees of the National Housing
Authority attended the two-half-day
“HANDS-ON TRAINING for EcoKey System”. The Housing Technology
Development Office (HTDO), under the
supervision of Ar. Ma. Benita O. Regala
and in partnership with the Paligid
Development Corporation, spearheaded
the event on December 16, 2015 and
January 8, 2016 respectively at the HTREX
Welcoming
with its model house that occupied a 26 sq.
m. lot in the NHA compound.
Engr. Jovita G Panopio, Division
Manager A of Housing Technology
Development Office – Construction and
Design Unit (HTDO – CDU) and also one
of the participants added that the “EcoKey will be a very good material for our
housing project, kasi may cooling effect,
mamiminimize ‘yung gamit ng electric
fan, thereby it can contribute to easing the
problem on climate change…”
Engr. Fernanadez lays the ceremonnial
capsule for the new NHA Region X office
building. (Photo courtesy of NHA Region X)
NHA Accepts Development Center
The
Local Government of Cagayan
de Oro City turned over to the National
Housing Authority (NHA) Region 10
and to Macapaya Village Homeowners’
Association (MAVHOAI) the newly
constructed ultra-modern development
center on March 10, 2016. The building
costs Php 758,613.12 and is equipped
with a spacious classroom which could
accommodate 60 children, a modern
kitchen, mini library, and comfort room
for boys and girls.
To complete the facilities, the NHA
Region 10 staff accessed the assistance
of private entities. A TV and DVD player,
toys, and books were donated by Dra.
Cora and Engr. Bing Medina, and other
friends from California, USA while the
fire extinguisher and medicine cabinet
were from Noemi L. Mandac Memorial
Court #45, Order of the Amaranth, a private
organization. The City government, aside
from financing the construction of the
building, will also provide the teachers for
the Day Care Development Center while
the City Social Welfare office will monitor
the teacher’s performance.
This early childhood care and child
development center was built on a 109
sq. meter lot owned by the NHA. The
MAVHOAI, under the leadership of Mr.
Augustus Abcede will secure the safety of
the schoolchildren as well as the upkeep of
the Center and its environs.
There are only two development
centers of this kind in the entire city, and
Macapaya is one of the lucky recipients of
this facility.
Audio Visual Room, Ground Fl. HTREX
Building.
The Eco-Key System, an accredited
technology of Accreditation of Innovative
Technologies for Housing (AITECH),
is an Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam
board compacted between two fiber
cement boards. The Authority, acting as the
Secretariat and technical evaluator to the
AITECH, evaluated the said technology
in relation to the AITECH Accreditation
application of the proponent.
Ms. Lenie Heaven Peñaflorida, Paligid
Manager, said in an interview that, “For
me, it’s faster to build compared to CHB
[Concrete Hollow Blocks]”. She also
noted that it will only take six days (with
six workers) to finish a unit, emphasizing
that using the said technology is more
environmental.
On the first day of the training, the
attendees witnessed the high durability
of the Eco-Key System during the on-site
demonstration of technology installation,
“Countries with more gender equality
have better economic growth. Companies
with more women leaders perform better.
Peace agreements that include women
are more durable. Parliaments with more
women enact more legislation on key
social issues such as health, education,
anti-discrimination, and child support.
The evidence is clear: equality for women
means progress for all.”- UN Secretary
General Ban Ki-Moon
Two of the Family- beneficiaries of the fallen SAF 44 receive assistance from NHA’s National
Capital Region Manager Engr. Victor Balba (left) and Region II Project Manager Gloria
Pagulayan.
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A total of 59 participants from different
regions including the NHA Gender
and Development (GAD) Focal Point
Chairperson, Ms. Ivanswenda V. Marquez
attended the Orientation on Gender
Mainstreaming last March 10, 2016 at
the Operations Center, to increase the
appreciation of Regional and Project
Managers on GAD.
Ar. Francisco Alican gave a Backgrounder
covering the reasons of GAD’s existence in
NHA. Under the Magna Carta of Women
(MCW) Section 24- right to housing, the
Key Shelter Agencies (KSAs) including
NHA, were mandated to develop housing
programs for women that are localized,
simple, accessible, with potable water and
electricity, secure with viable employment
opportunities and affordable amortization.
And while the State emphasized that
women must be consulted and involved
Reliving the Castrillo Mural
Sometime in 1978, an art mural was
commissioned by then National Housing
Authority General Manager Gaudencio V.
Tobias for the NHA lobby with artist Mr.
Eduardo Castrillo, entitled “The Home
Builders”. It was a 34-feet long sculpture
made of copper, brass, and bronze depicting
the culture and the housing mandate of the
Authority. For many years, the mural stood
and was preserved in its original tableau at
the lobby. But during the 1990 earthquake
that hit Central Luzon and shook some parts
of the National Capital Region, the mural
suffered some movement on the granite
wall where it was installed, which caused
its eventual removal. It was then kept by the
General Services Department (GSD) in one
of its storage areas, which partially exposed
the art work to natural elements, thereby
causing damage.
Just recently, Ar. Maria Benita O. Regala,
then chairperson of the NHA Anniversary
Committee took the initiative of looking for
the mural in preparation for the conduct of
various activities for the 40th Anniversary
Celebration of the Authority. Mr. Eduardo
Castrillo, known as National Artist was
consulted if he could restore the sculptural
mural tableau in its original location in the
NHA main lobby.
Gone are the days when the beneficiaries
session, the APOAMF leaders namely Sec.
General Jennilyn C. David, Pres. Bernard
D. Belmonte, Floor Leaders Ms. Valerie
E. Matalubos, Mr. Aris M. Aquino and
Ms. Madelyn Suarez during the launching
discussed their roles and functions in
the conduct of the pilot testing and
implementation of the LRB Administrative
Manual - from administration, amortization
collection, technical services/repair and
maintenance, community support services,
to addressing community complaints,
implementing community activities, among
others.
Consultations with the National Museum
indicated that if the artist is still alive, it is
but proper that the same artist be given the
commission. In order to restore the sculptural
mural without destroying its artistic merits,
Mr. Castrillo offered to undertake the works
for the NHA. He also offered additional
details, composition, color toning to add
emphasis, and installation of the restored
art work, using handcrafted materials that
will match the original.
Each panel of the artwork was
meticulously restored in detail since it
has been closely examined compared to
the original photos. The artist also found
out that some parts were missing. Then,
the mural underwent a tedious restoration
process which included fabrication of the
missing parts, careful and tough dredging,
long oxidation process, and application of
multi-layer clear coat to get the aesthetic
look the artist desired and to bring the
artwork’s glorified and original form.
The original cost of the artwork in the 70s
was P3,400,000.00, while the restoration at
present took P1,000,000.00, and was done
in 75 calendar days.
APOAMF to Pilot LRB Property Administration Manual
NHA engineers and architects train for
AITECH accredited technologies. Bottom. Fr.
Froi Rivera bless the Paligid demo housing
unit; GM Pagunsan and HUDCC Chair Atty.
Cruz look on.
In a related development, the Housing
and Urban Development Coordinating
Council (HUDCC) Chairman Atty. Chito
M. Cruz, NHA General Manager Atty.
Sinforoso R. Pagunsan, NHA Assistant
General Manager Mr. Froilan R. Kampitan
and Mr. Kelvin Che of Paligid Development
Corp. led the ribbon cutting ceremony for
the Paligid model house on the last day of
the training.
Strengthening GAD in NHA
Some of the beneficiaries of the DOLE-sponsored 29 units sewing machines in Southville 10,
Tanay, Rizal.
NEWS
in community planning and development,
this GAD endeavor is a clear manifestation
of empowering the women in matters
pertaining to relocation. In this regard, the
State shall consult women and involve them
in community planning and development,
especially in matters pertaining to relocation.
According to Ms. Katherine Viñegas,
consultant from Philippine Commission on
Women (PCW) and the Resource Person
cited that “at this day and age, gender issues
and inequalities still persist in our society”
that is why we plan for gender equality.
Ms. Viñegas stressed that GAD Plans and
Budgets are crucial to achieve gender
equality through Gender Mainstreaming,
which is a strategy for making women’s as
well as men’s concerns and experiences an
integral dimension of the design, planning,
monitoring and evaluation of policies and
programs in all political, economic and
societal spheres so that women and men
benefit equally.
“By 2019, NHA policies and programs
are gender-responsive, ensuring that men
and women from the low-income and
marginalized sectors are provided with safe,
decent, affordable housing with adequate
community facilities, utilities and access
to socio-economic opportunities.”- NHA
GAD Result Statement.
-Dianne Luzell Masangkay
KANLUNGAN
are just mere recipients of housing units.
In today’s housing delivery practices of
NHA, the beneficiaries themselves plan,
educate members, draft policies, conduct
land research, organize and join in the
implementation of the housing program
with the Authority, the Non-Government
Organizations and the Local Government
Units. Known as the People’s Plan, this plan
is developed with the recipients in mind, with
the considerations of available resources
from program implementers.
This people’s planning process was also
practiced in the development of the Property
Administration Manual for LRB Projects. A
result of the four day Capacity Development
Estate Management for Low-Rise Buildings
held last January 2016, the LRB Project
Administration Manual aims to develop lawabiding residents complying to policies, rules
and regulations, procedures and programs;
to formulate capability-building programs
that will equip/empower residents of the
LRB community; and lastly to create a safe,
peaceful, drug-free, and green environment.
Launched at the NHA Operations Center
last February 16, 2016, it will guide the
management and maintenance of NHAconstructed LRBs in the metro, leading to
a more sustainable housing practices up for
replication of process across NCR sector and
Regional offices.
Furthermore, a participatory approach was
utilized in crafting this policy while a gender
lens was observed throughout the workshop
and output production.
The session also strengthened the
partnership between the National Housing
Authority, Alliance of Peoples Organization
Along Manggahan Floodway APOAMF
(Peoples Organization), Co-Multiversity
(Non-Government
Organization)
and
Environs Systems Group, Inc (NHA
Consultants).
Pilot testing: Learning by doing with the
PO and community partner.
Exhibiting the learnings from the
Capacity Development Workshop Estate
Management for Low-Rise Buildings
JANUARY- MARCH 2016
implemented under the leadership of Sector
Manager for East Sector 2, NCR-AMO Engr.
Ma. Theresa L. Siat.
NHA-Manggahan Pilot Team will be
composed of Ms. Nelia Vicente, Yoli Villena,
Jimmy Cortes and Mary Alarte and Elna
Campos. Engr. Siat is the Pilot Team Head.
Shared APOAMF’s commitment.
APOAMF President Belmonte articulated,
“Makasaysayan sa ating lahat ang araw na
ito, sapagkat sa unang pagkakataon, ang
NHA at APOAMF ay umupo upang gumawa
ng polisiya at sistema ng pampamayanang
Housing Summit
2016 Capped
Capping the ten (10) months
duration of the National Housing and
Urban Development Summit, heads
of national government agencies, nongovernment organizations, civil society
groups, people’s organizations and other
stakeholders signed the Unity Statement
on upholding the right to adequate, decent
and affordable housing, April 4, 2016 at
the Filoil Flying-V Arena, San Juan City.
The central message of the culminating
activity was capsulated in the signing
of the Unity Statement which celebrates
the learning sessions and joint meetings
conducted that has resulted in recognizing
the housing rights of indigent Filipinos
and their participation in the People’s
planning process in implementing the incity housing in the Metro. The Housing
Summit also paved the way for the signing
and approval of Memorandum Circular 87
or the creation of the Inter-Agency Task
Force to map the location of informal
settler families (ISFs) and the inventory of
idle lands possible for socialized housing.
The National Housing Authority (NHA)
through its effective housing production
and delivery program system led the prerelocation, relocation and post-relocation
activities for former ISFs who are now
low-rise buildings or condominium unit
homeowners. To date, the NHA has
produced 86 in-city buildings with 4,980
condominium units as of end of February
2016.
APOAMF President Bernard Belmonte presents the Project Administration Manual for LRBs to GM Atty. Sinforoso Pagunsan with AGM Froilan
Kampitan during the manual’s launching.
For a six-month pilot implementation, the
Manggahan Residences in Bgy. Sta. Lucia,
Pasig City with 120 families will observe
(dry run/test) the administration manual, with
APOAMF leaders heading the enforcement
of the rules, audit, monitoring and evaluation
of the policies. Initial learnings from this pilot
observation will then be shared in a separate
session for the review and improvement of
the guidelines.
The Manggahan Residences will have
a total of 15 buildings with 900 units is
pamamahala o estate management ng
LRB. Kalahok ang mga kagaya namin sa
pamayanan, umasa po kayo na lalo naming
pagyayamanin ang mabuting pamamahala at
ito’y ibabahagi sa iba pang katulad naming
urban poor.”
The past that guided us.
Learning from past LRB management
experiences, the NHA this time will strive
for a more sustainable administration of
50B funded LRBs for Metro Manila ISFs.
NHA GM Atty. Sinforoso R. Pagunsan in
his closing remarks thanked all actors in the
creation of the LRB Property Administration
Manual, “Nakita naman natin na nasa state
of disrepair na ang ating mga lumang LRBs
at iba pang proyekto, at malaking budget na
ang kinakailangan para ayusin ang mga ito.
Ngayon napakarami ng bagong buildings
na itatayo at naitayo na, kailangan na
pangalagaan ang building, kasama na rin dito
ang mga naninirahan doon.”
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GM’s DESK
FEATURE
Protecting Our Family
from Home Scams
How can we better protect our homes and loved ones from invasion groups which
operate rampantly nowadays, causing fear, chaos, and insecurities among us?
Gangs like Akyat-Bahay and Dugo-Dugo, condominium and compound criminals and
the car thieves are some of the horrible syndicates which attack our home-dwellers and
infiltrate our communities even in the presence of security guards, CCTV cameras, and
gated villages.
Here are some home scam scenarios and how we can shield and protect our own
families from them:
1. Dugo-dugo Gang
Modus Operandi:
The gang will call
your home when you
are not there and will
tell the maid or the
person whoever answers
the call that you had an
accident and are in the
hospital.
The caller will rattle
the person, use a loud
and authoritative voice, telling them to bring money or jewelry to a specific meeting
area to pay for your hospital fees. To add, they will instruct the maid to break the locked
cabinet and get all the kept valuables and subject her/himself to go to the meeting place.
And there goes the Dugo-Dugo gang, taking all your hard-earned money and jewelries
away!
To avoid any encounter of this kind:
• Instruct the maid/ caretaker, or whoever gets left in your home to never entertain
the stranger’s call.
• Do not keep your valuables or large amounts of money at home. Keep them in a
secret safety deposit box, in a bank, and use credit cards for expenses instead.
• Do not rely on a locked-drawn cabinet or safe for your valuables as these can be
easily broken. If this cannot be avoided, keep the safe or cabinet away from places
where it can be easily seen by the maids/caretakers.
• Keep a directory of emergency numbers (security guards in the village, homeowners’
association office, the barangay outpost and the police) near the telephone so they
can be called for any strike like this.
2. Akyat-bahay Gang/
condominium and
compound burglars
Modus Operandi:
Usually, thieves look for
unlocked homes or break
into condo units. Once
inside, they grab valuables,
vandalize the place, and
empty all your cabinets and even beds. Sadly, they will even attack the homeowner or
any member of the family left inside the house.
To avoid this horrible incident to happen:
• Instruct the guard to call you always if visitors come for verification.
• Lock all your doors when you are at home.
• Add a double lock, wide-angle glass peephole or CCTV cameras in your house.
• If people outside seem suspicious, call up the security guard in a low voice and ask
the guard to pretend he chanced on them so that the stranger won’t be hard on you.
• Keep all important emergency phone numbers such as medical response people,
security police, firefighters, and the like.
• If you have children, orient and teach them all the possible exits and precautions
they must take to be safe, secured, and away from these burglars.
3. Car thieves
Modus Operandi:
These thieves focus on wealthy and posh subdivisions and gated homes, more so if the
family/ies are fond of luxury cars. If someone applies for a job as a driver, he will supply
fake documents, NBI Clearance, and so on. Once hired, he will seem harmless until the
opportunity comes, provides an excuse, picks up a member of the family and there you
go – the vehicle disappears!
To prevent this:
• Hire only drivers that you know personally or those who are recommended by
your trusted friends or neighbors.
• Visit the nearest police station and check if the driver is among the possible
suspects of any car theft.
Today is a tough time to live in. While we work our hardest to provide for our families,
there will always be people who choose to do bad things against others. So let us remember
to always be vigilant and aware of the things around us and our homes. But if ever things
like this happen to you, or
your family, never fight
back. Just give them what
they want, because after
all, material things and
money can be replaced,
but the lives and the
safety of our families are
the most important thing.
ILLUSTRATION BY GAVIN P. CORPUZ
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-Florian F. De Leon
A Retrospect: Papal Visit
His Life-Changing Mercy and Compassion
Most of us look forward to the New Year as a new and fresh beginning.
It is a time where we want to throw away the bad vibes and memories that
we had in the previous year. Most people also tend to look into the New
Year to finally motivate themselves to go on a diet, to choose a healthier
way of living, and to be physically fit. And while we look forward to new
beginnings, we should also remember that the New Year is the time to
unclutter our homes! Aside from completing a task we all want done the
previous year but failed to do so, cleaning our homes and maintaining good
housekeeping can also be a form of therapy. Getting rid of all the stuff we no
longer need and the things that remind us of all the negative feelings we had
last year is a sure way to let go of the bad sentiments and renew our senses.
This 2016, why not try to adopt a practice called the 5S of Good
Housekeeping? The 5S is derived from the Japanese words “Seiri”,
“Seiton”, “Seiso”, “Seiketsu”, and “Shitsuke”. Together, these 5 words
form a simple yet systematic approach to organizing our homes and work
The 5S principle believes that productivity comes from the elimination of
wastes, and so, it is not only beneficial to cleaning our homes, but it helps us
develop good habits in the workplace. The following are the steps to the 5S
of Good Housekeeping:
1. Seiri: Sort
The main idea of Seiri or Sorting
is taking out unnecessary items and
disposing them. To do this, look for
items in your home or office that you
think have no more value and dispose
them. This may include junks and
wastes that were unintentionally kept
like receipts, old newspapers, notes,
cards, boxes, and wrappers. If you
think they are of no use, discard them.
Other items which you wish to throw
away, but you think can still be used,
can be sold to other people. You can
put up a garage sale where you can
sell outgrown clothes of your children,
cookware, and other appliances that
were not used for many years but are
still functioning. Pre-loved books,
shoes, and other stuff can also be sold in
garage stores or in buy and sell groups
and/or pages in facebook. While doing
the Seiri, keep in mind three things: (1)
how often things are used, (2) what is
the life of the material, and (3) cost of
the material. By sorting things out, you
get to free up more space in the home
or office, and you also get to spare
yourself from taking up too much time
looking for something.
2.Seiton: Self-Arrangement/
Systematize/
Setting In Order
Now that you have sorted things that
can still be used from your home or
office, it is time to set them in order.
The main rule in systematizing things is
“a place for every thing and everything
in its place.” This is simply identifying
places to arrange the things and placing
them in order for prompt usage. While
doing the Seiton, keep these in mind:
(1) frequency of usage, (2) labeling
of the area and the equipment is very
important and (3) keep proper gaps
between two things to avoid confusion.
Items that you use very often should be
placed near you or in places that can
easily be seen. Lastly, remember that
arranging things in proper order keeps
items from getting lost or mixed up.
3.Seiso: Sweep/
Spic And Span
Sorting things and putting them
in place may result to dust and dirt
spilling onto your floor or work space,
so sweeping and cleaning are a must.
Sweep your home or work place
thoroughly so that there are no dust, dirt,
and scrap anywhere. When cleaning,
repeat the sweep-wipe-polish-checkfix process, and organize a big cleaning
day once or twice a year. Keeping your
area spic and span does not only make
it presentable, but also keep you from
contacting diseases which result from
dirty places. Always remember that
your home and work place reflect your
personality, so keeping them neat give
the people a natural welcome.
4.Seiketsu:
Standardization
Seiketsu is the proof that the 3S (Seiri,
Seiton, Seiso) are being religiously carried
out, so maintaining a high standard of
housekeeping is very important. When
standardizing, always aim at maintaining
orderliness, cleanliness, hygiene, and
visual control. In cleaning the home
and work place, always use the best
cleaning tools and materials. While
doing the Seiketsu, keep three things
in mind: (1) the standards should be
arrived at unanimously, (2) always keep
the standards flexible to changes and
improvements, and (3) standards should
be known to all and displayed.
We were chanting. We were waving. We were very excited
in witnessing His Holiness in flesh. Many of us waited for
days in the streets to see him in distant or catch just even a
glimpse of the genuineness of his smile; some cried when they
finally saw Pope carried by his Popemobile.
Courtesy Call in Malacañang
Pope Francis arrived in the Philippines on January 15, 2015
and stayed at the Apostolic Nunciature – his official residence.
On the 2nd day of Pope’s official visit, he paid a Courtesy
Call in Malacañan with President Benigno S. Aquino III. Here
he emphasized and pointed out the significance of fighting
corruption in our country.
When the evening came, chosen families were greeted and
blessed by the Pope in “Meeting with the Families” held at the
MOA Arena. In this happening, the Pontiff commanded that
we, Catholics, must serve as guards against colonization by
new ideologies – laws and practices that abolish life.
To Walk With You
The Supreme Pontiff visited the Yolanda-devastated and
scarred City of Tacloban on January 17 to witness the massive
destruction there and conduct a papal mass. His euphoria
quickly faded after he had seen thousands of million survivors
from the strongest storm ever-recorded to hit the land.
“So many of you have lost everything. I don’t know what to
say to you. But the Lord does know what to say to you. Some
of you have lost part of your families. All I can do is keep
silent and walk with you all with my silent heart”.
Expressed in Tears
January 18 – his 4th day of visit, the Youth Encounter
was attended by the Pope at the Sports Field of University
of Santo Tomas. One of the most unforgettable speeches was
from Glyzelle Palomar, a 12-year old representative of the
many children who were involved in sex and drug trades. She
recounted, “There are many children neglected by their own
parents. There are also many who became victims and many
terrible things happened to them like drugs or prostitution.”
“Why is God allowing such things to happen, even if it is
not the fault of the children? And why are there only very few
people helping us?” asked by Glyzelle. She had broken down
before finishing her prepared dialogue. “Glyzelle is the only
one who has put a question to which there is no answer,” said
by the Pope. He also noted that what the girl failed to express
in words, was expressed in tears.
Feelings of Hope and Joy
The concluding mass was held at the Quirino Grandstand on
the afternoon of the same day. It unintentionally set a world
record for a papal gathering because of its approximate six
million attendees. The mass was one of the highlights of Papal
Asian Journey.
Pope Francis left his official residence on January 19 at 9:04
AM after his meeting with top government officials involved
in preparations for his almost-a-week stay in our country.
“This isn’t just the Pope Francis Fever, this is the feeling of
hope and joy. Pope Francis did not only represent these, but
also Jesus Christ. He was the closest thing we have of proof
that God exists.”-Aaron J.P. Almadro, a 31-year old Yolanda
Survivor
“Christ in You, Our Hope of Glory”
A year after the 2015 Papal Visit in the Philippines, The Seat
of Christianity in Asia successfully hosted the week-long 51st
International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) which was recently
held from 24 to 31 of January, 2016, in Cebu.
The IEC was ended with the “Statio Orbis” or the “Station
of the World” closing mass where almost a million mass-goers
attended. Charles Cardinal Bo – the papal legate, had his
homily that focused on the family, the nucleus of the Church.
The faithful Catholics were urged by the legate to keep unity
within loved ones, mainly because the death of the family or
the ‘smallest institution of the society’ will also be the death
of humanity.
“Filipinos give the world example of fidelity, deep devotion
to the Lord”. It was emphasized by Pope Francis in his video
recorded message showed in the closing part of the ecclesial
gathering.
“Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy”
Our Pope declared this year the “Holy Year of Mercy”. It
was declared by Pope Francis on December 8, 2015 in the
Vatican to be run until November 20, 2016.
Jubilee is celebrated every 25 years; in 2000, the Church had
its Great Jubilee, under the Papacy of Saint Pope John Paul
II. In the present time, our atrocious world has submerged us
under great floods and devastations, wars and other natural
calamities. These are enough reasons for Pope Francis to feel
the need of mercy for humanity. Because of this, he declared
this period as Jubilee Year of Mercy, an ‘extraordinary’ one.
In the beginning of this celebration, the Pope will open the
Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica. This symbolizes that the
Church, through its Jubilee Door, welcomes sinners including
those who committed gravest sins such as abortion and killing.
Additionally, through repentance and confession, plenary
indulgence will be achieved by any of us.
Main Churches and Cathedrals were declared by Pope
Francis as Jubilee Churches in our country. Manila Cathedral,
Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, National Shrine of the Sacred
Heart of Jesus, and Archdiocesan Shrine of the Divine Mercy
are just some of the Jubilee Churches in the Metro.
- Joebert C. Chicano
5.Shitsuke: Self-Discipline
Self-discipline translates to doing
things without being told. If you
are disciplined, rules will always
be followed, laid down targets will
be achieved, improvements will be
promoted, number of defects will be
removed, and the cost will not increase.
Discipline also keep things in working
order. With self-discipline, you learn to
avoid putting things in random places at
home or office, which completely defeat
the idea of the 3S (Sort, Systematize,
Sweep) that were done to unclutter the
area.
Embracing the responsibility of caring for the “Sister
Earth”, Pope Francis wrote the encyclical on the
environment, "Laudato Si', on Care for Our Common
Home". In this encyclical, he discussed the role of families,
the society and the church in addressing the inflicted abuse
and irresponsible use of man to God’s gift- the earth.
According to him, today “we are faced not with two
separate crises, one environmental and the other social,
but rather with one complex crisis which is both social and
environmental” as man’s throwaway culture leads to this
global inequality of the environmental crisis. Furthermore,
Pope Francis insisting on “an integrated approach to
combating poverty, restoring dignity to the excluded, and
at the same time protecting nature” demanding that “it is
essential to seek comprehensive solutions which consider
the interactions within natural systems themselves and
with social systems.”
Following the 5S of Good
Housekeeping not only keeps our homes
and work places clean, but also improves
our efficiency and productivity. It may be
a simple 5-step procedure, but the results
are visible to everyone and people become
more disciplined. Also, a company that
implements a successful 5S in the office
is always high in productivity, consistent
in quality, cost-effective, safe for people
to work, and high in morale. So what are
you waiting for? Ready for some spring
- Donna Mae B. Huarde
cleaning action?
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Lastly, Pope Francis speaks about the interrelationship
between living space and human behaviour that “it is not
enough to seek the beauty of design” but another “kind
of beauty: people’s quality of life” referring to those who
design buildings, neighborhoods, public spaces and cities,
considering those who will reside in these areas. Hopefully
that it will promote strong sense of belongingness,
rootedness and of “feeling at home”.
JANUARY- MARCH 2016
Productivity and
Quality in NHA
2015 was a busy year at NHA. Aside from the
usual grind of meeting production targets to serve
the housing requirements of those who urgently need
them, especially calamity victims, there were a lot of
buzz about the ISO certification and Rationalization
Plan.
The Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG)
has issued a final recommended organizational structure
for NHA. This is much-awaited by everyone as this is
hoped to strengthen the workforce that is the driver of
all accomplishments of the agency. It is expected that
when implemented, efficiency and productivity in the
delivery of NHA’s services will be achieved.
The GCG has also urged management to improve on
its various processes so that the quality of service will
be elevated. Countless meetings were conducted and
a review was made on the documentation procedures
with the view to protect the integrity of all NHA official
documents, among others. While indeed this can be
tedious, it is a welcome development as safekeeping of
records is primordial in any organization.
This year 2016, we will pursue what has been
started. Let us all be united in our goal to serve in the
best possible way.
ATTY. SINFOROSO R. PAGUNSAN
General Manager
HUDCC Affirms Commitment
to Magna Carta of Women
With the release of HUDCC Resolution No. 4 Series of
2015, approved on 08 June 2015, the HUDCC headed by
Atty. Chito M. Cruz, affirms its continuous commitment
to support the Magna Carta of Women with the creation
of the Inter-KSA GAD Focal Point System Coordinating
Body.
The Coordinating Body will be led by HUDCC and
will meet regularly for the harmonization of policies,
programs, monitoring and implementation of KSAGAD Programs, specifically those found under Right to
Housing.
Moreover, the Housing Sector, which includes the
National Housing Authority and other Key Shelter
Agencies support the MCW goals thru the Right to
Housing by assuring marginalized women to avail
localized, simple, accessible, with potable water and
electricity, secure, with viable employment opportunities
and affordable amortization (Section 21, MCW, IRR).
Republic Act No. 9710, or the “Magna Carta of Women”
(MCW) seeks to eradicate unfairness against women by
recognizing, protecting, fulfilling and promoting the rights
of Filipino women, especially the marginalized sectors.
“Women can enter(...) negotiations
with the knowledge that showing
concern for the common good,
even as they negotiate for themselves,
will strengthen their position.”
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from page 3... APOAMF to Pilot LRB Property
GM Pagunsan thanked all active
stakeholders and partners namely, APOAMF,
Environs, Co Multiversity, City Government
of Pasig, PHINMA Properties, Foundation
for the Development of the Urban Poor
(FDUP) and NHA staff in this sustainable
estate management undertaking.
“This spinning state could be caused by
blockages in arteries that lessen blood
pressure or by faulty valves that cannot
maintain blood pressure,” says Dr. Miller.
Here is a recap of the LRB
recommendations and suggestions from
Engr. Victor C. Balba, NCR Group Manager:
1. Adoption of APOAMF’s Mission and
Vision in all NHA-administered LRBs.
2.Management’s initial approval on
the implementation of the Property
Administration Manual version zero.
Final version will be released once the
policy has been piloted and reviewed.
3. Organizational structure for manpower
complement to focus on LRB
management and maintenance.
Is Your Heart
A-Okay?
Notes from the Housing Veterans.
Ar. Francisco V. Alican Department
Manager, North West Sectors-NCR-AMO in
his opening remarks, expressed his concern
over the absence of a standard practice in
managing the LRB site since the number
of LRB communities and its occupants is
steadily growing. “Dumadami po ang ating
LRBs at mga pamilyang ating nabigyan
ng ligtas na pabahay. Todate, a total 4,638
units from 94 LRBs in the National Capital
Region have been constructed and occupied
by families. By 2017, the Authority will
complete the targeted 171 buildings in
housing projects for 15,898 families”. “We
are confident that with the APOAMF’s
support in developing a community-centered
system in estate management, the LRBs will
be a successful program,” he shared.
In the shared insights of Ar. Ma. Teresa
P. Oblipias, Department Manager for South
East Sectors NCR AMO, “Given that the
LRB is one of the new programs of NHA,
the launching of the Property Administration
Manual hopes to provide the systems and
standards to effectively manage our LRBs.
Further, vertical housing (LRB) is now a
priority approach in providing socialized
housing in the urban centers. This demands
a better understanding and appreciation
of community management from the
beneficiaries’ end.”
Five Year Road Map for the Property
Administration Manual
In her discussion of the five-year roadmap
towards the transfer of LRB administration
possibly from the NHA pilot team to
the community partners with the condo
corporation, Ar. Oblipias highlighted the
Capacity Building for APOAMF leaders (1st
year); regular audit and evaluation of their
compliance with the LRB manual (2nd year);
sustain capacity building for APOAMF
(3rd year); replicate NHA-APOAMF’s
LRB Administration in all NCR sectors
and Regional projects (4th year); and lastly,
standardized the practice of communityled LRB administration towards possibly
the creation of estate management training
institute.
She then appealed that continuous
capability and capacity building workshops
and interventions with the community is
needed to support this endeavor, “so this
participatory concept will not go down
the drain, and strengthening property
management with the community will sustain
its future.”
February
is very well known as the
Heart Month. Lovers and couples of all
ages and gender celebrate this month as
the season of romance and cute little pink
hearts. Who wouldn’t love Valentine’s
after all? But with today’s fast-paced and
fast food-loving life, most people tend to
set aside and forget the importance of the
only literal thing that represents the season
of love – OUR HEARTS. Ironically, caring
for our hearts becomes a lesser priority for
most of us during these times of highly
stressful conditions.
But thanks to more education about
healthy eating and advancements in
treatment, fewer people die of heart disease
now than in the past. That said, clogged
heart arteries are still the number one cause
of death in the United States and most
countries. Although heart attack symptoms
can be a scary first sign of trouble (and keep
in mind women have different symptoms
than men), sometimes the body offers up
more subtle clues that something is amiss
with your ticker. The following is a list of
symptoms that might be worth a chat with
your doctor. But they may also be caused
by a bunch of other things, so don’t freak
out. Only your real doctor – not Dr. Google
– can really tell you if these symptoms
mean anything at all.
You are extremely tired
This isn’t just lack-of-sleep tired but
extreme fatigue. Think of how you feel
when you get the flu, except that this
doesn’t go away. “A lot of women kind of
blow this off assuming it’s nothing and that
they will feel better, but in reality it could
be a sign of your heart”, says Suzanne
Steinbaum, DO, Director of Women’s
Heart Health at the Heart and Vascular
Institute at Lenox Hill Hospital in New
York City. The reason why you feel that
way comes down to a lack of oxygen. “The
heart is struggling and straining to deliver
the oxygen to your body.” That said, plenty
of people feel tired for lots of reasons. If
this is your only symptom, you can talk to
your doctor, but don’t conclude you have
heart trouble based on this alone.
Your feet swell
Feet swelling can occur for a bunch of
garden-variety reasons, such as pregnancy,
varicose veins, or when you travel and
have limited ability to move around.
It can also be a sign of heart failure, a
chronic condition in which the heart
pumps blood inefficiently. “Swelling can
also occur when the heart valve doesn’t
close normally,” says Michael Miller,
MD, professor of cardiovascular medicine
at the University of Maryland School of
Medicine. “Some medications for blood
pressure and diabetes could also cause
swelling,” says Dr. Miller. “Heart-related
foot swelling is usually accompanied by
other symptoms that include shortness
of breath and/or fatigue,” he says. If you
recently developed foot swelling, see your
doctor to determine the cause and how best
to treat it.
You have extreme pain when you walk
If your hip and leg muscles cramp when
you climb, walk, or move, then feel better
when you rest, don’t shrug it off as due to
old age or a lack of exercise (though those
things certainly could be the culprits).
It could be a sign of Peripheral Arterial
Disease, also known as PAD. PAD is a
buildup of fatty plaque in leg arteries that
is linked to a higher risk of heart disease.
“If you have PAD, there’s a chance you
also have a blockage in one of the heart
arteries”, says Dr. Miller.
You get dizzy or light-headed regularly
Again, this is one of those symptoms that
can have many non-heart related causes.
If you have ever been to a gym, you may
have seen warning signs to stop walking,
running, cycling, or elliptical stepping
if you feel dizzy or light-headed. This
symptom could be caused by dehydration
or because you “got up too quick,” but
if it occurs on a regular basis then talk
to your doctor to see if medication side
effects, inner ear problems, anemia, or,
less commonly, heart issues are to blame.
Lived Innovation,
Changing Lives in Southville Site
You get short of breath, even though
you’re fit
Despite your thrice-weekly cycling
classes, you get winded walking up a
flight of stair or you’re coughing a lot.
What gives? It could be asthma, anemia,
an infection, or rarely, a problem with the
heart’s valves or its ability to pump blood.
“Fluid buildup affecting the left side of the
heart can produce wheezing that simulates
bronchial asthma, “Dr. Miller says. “Once
the valve is fixed, fluid no longer builds
up in the lungs and the patient breathes
easier.” Since exercise can strengthen the
heart, get this symptom checked out so it
doesn’t interfere with your ability to get a
good workout.
You’re depressed
Depression is one of the most common
problems in the world, and it affects 19
million Americans and even other nationals
like Filipinos each year. Depression is
probably not a sign that you have heart
trouble. But mental well-being is linked
to physical well-being, and many studies
suggest that people who are depressed are
at greater risk of heart trouble. “People
who have multiple risk factors for heart
disease or who do have heart disease
have a tendency to be depressed,” says
Dr. Steinbaum. Either way you look at it,
it’s another reason to seek help if you are
depressed.
You get migraines all the time
Sometimes a headache is just a
headache. But in some cases, regular
migraines suggest that something is
amiss with your ticker. Migraines occur
in 12% of the general population, but that
stat rises to around 40% in patients with
cardiovascular disease. And while there
isn’t a clear-cut connection, the occurrence
of migraines has been related to some
heart abnormalities, so it is possible that
these attacks might have a connection to
dysfunction of the heart. One theory is that
they could both be the result of automatic
nervous system imbalances.
You can hear your heart beat at night
“Some patients with a loud faulty valve
can ever hear the sound of their valve at
night when they are trying to fall asleep,”
Dr. Miller says. And while some patients
adjust to the sound and often just change
their sleeping position so as not to hear it,
doesn’t mean you should ignore it. If you’re
being lulled to sleep by the thump-thump
of your heart, tell your doctor so he or she
can find out why. A pounding heartbeat
can also be a sign of low blood pressure,
low blood sugar, anemia, medication,
dehydration, and other causes.
Source: health.com
Published by Healthy Options Lifestyle News Digest (January- February 2016 )
Note: “Diba, kasi iyong IRA will take 3 years bago maincrease, every after census. Kunwari inilipat
mo yung mga pamilya ngayon, yung IRA niyan
naiiwanan sa sending LGU, pero iyong problema
on maintenance and other community needs ay
nailipat mo na sa receiving LGU,” Ms. Abet further
explained. Automatic transfer of IRA is prohibited
by law, the receiving LGU will have to wait for
another three years to have an increased IRA for
additional locals/indigents/citizens/constituents.
2. Values re-orientation for Housing Beneficiaries.
(2015-present)
There is this secret story on the lived innovation on NHA
program delivery. Histories of innovation rose from the
experiences and reflections of managers who, for years spent
working with the indigent families, relocating them from
unsafe zones to resilient communities – integrating practical
and technical knowledge alongside observing the current swift
or tide of housing practices.
On this issue of the Kanlungan, we will feature the select
best practices of Ms. Elizabeth M. Matipo, Division Manager
for Kasiglahan, Rodriguez, Rizal. For her, “To relocate them
is not enough, but to support them along the way through the
provision and management of community facilities and by
assisting them for employment and skills development”.
Last year during the inauguration of the two school buildings
in Southville 8B in Rodriguez, Rizal, Ms. Abet was surprised
when Bro. Armin Luistro, Department of Education (DepEd)
Secretary personally thanked her for her active support in
educating the Filipino youth.
And again in December 2015, the District Office of DepEd
gave a Certificate of Appreciation to Ms. Abet for the school
buildings that NHA committed both for the elementary and
secondary level. Unknowingly, she was an instrument to the
achievement of DepEd’s Yes2K12 program implementation
in Rodriguez, specifically for her efforts in constructing and
allotting 3 Senior High School Buildings (15 classrooms per
building, 3 storey) in preparation for the K-12 implementation.
As a registered Social Worker and an advocate of youth
education, she always considers the fallback of highschool
graduates who cannot afford a college diploma. And all
because she knows the numbers of enrolment and drop -out
rates and those who actually graduated in highschools within
Kasiglahan, she knows how to plan her game. Thinking out
loud, “Bakit ko inisip yun, kasi sa totoo lang, tiningnan ko
lang naman kung ano ang need ng students na anak ng mga
relocatees, swerte na iyong meron akong 20% na makakatuloy
ng kolehiyo kasi in terms of financial capability hindi naman
nila kayang magpaaral ng anak sa kolehiyo. So I was thinking,
vocational courses should be offered within the site to expand
opportunities for them. This became possible, of course, with
the help of God.”
Here are some of the innovative practices implemented in
Southville 8 Sites:
1. IRA from sending LGU to receiving LGU. (2012- when
applicable)
This concept allowed the receiving Local Government
Unit of Rodriguez, Rizal to benefit from the Internal Revenue
Allotment (IRA) budget of Quezon City to its indigent ISFs
relocated to Rizal. The Quezon City IRA budget transferred
to the LGU of Rodriguez, Rizal was utilized to finance
community projects and support relocation site maintenance,
such as post lighting, garbage collection, peace and order.
The NHA team, sending and receiving LGU identified
the number of families relocated and appropriated a certain
amount per head sourced from the total IRA budget of the
sending LGU. A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) worth
Php 30M was agreed and signed by the parties involved.
Thanks to Engr. Rommuel Alimboyao of NCL as he initially
drafted the MOA to be used by the City of San Jose del Monte
and the Municipality of Rodriguez, Rizal. For one reason or
another this concept was only
Engr. Balba in his statement, “Dito sa LRBs
natin, gusto nating bigyan talaga ng diin ang
magandang pagtingin para sa maintenance
aspect. Sa maintenance, gagalaw lang tayo
kapag malaki na ang sira.. nakikita natin na
mababawasan ang gastos na ginagawa natin
sa tulong ng estate management if we address
problems or repairs early on…”
realized in Rodriguez, Rizal.
Note: The production of the maiden edition of the LRB
Administration Manual will not be possible
without the NHA’s GAD Focal Point Chairperson,
Ms. Ivanswenda V. Marquez’s endorsement to the
Management and GAD’s funding support.
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Lessons Learned:
Define in the MOA the appropriation and utilization of the
transferred IRA budget. A proper audit should be placed.
KANLUNGAN
JANUARY- MARCH 2016
The Kasiglahan NHA Livelihood Team created a module on
Values Re-orientation for the Authority’s housing beneficiaries.
According to Ms. Abet, said module is composed of four parts:
a.Belief in God. Everything comes from God, blessings
and provision.
b.Value of Work. We should work to be able to earn a
living.
c. Value of Money. We should be good stewards of money.
d.Value of Housing. Set aside money for amortization and
the benefit of owning a home for the future generation of
the family.
Currently, the module is being run in NHA Southville 8
Sites.
3. Partnership with Rotary Club of Metro West Triangle
and the University of East –Ramon Magsaysay
(UERM). (2015 – present)
Since Southville 8B only have one (1) health center, the
Rotary Club of Metro West Triangle through the initiative of
the then General Manager, Atty. Chito M. Cruz, requested to
allocate eight (8) housing units that will be utilized as Bahay
Pagamutan with dormitory for UERM nursing, physical
therapist, and medicine students.
In this undertaking, the Authority provided the housing
units as health centers; the Rotary Club for equipment and
medicines, and UERM for the health professionals.
Through this sustained partnership, the medical and health
needs of the housing beneficiaries were addressed. To date, the
NHA, UERM and the Rotary Club are working on their three
year workplan for more community projects.
According to Ms. Abet, “Ang unang reklamo ng resettled
families ay nagproprovide tayo ng health center pero wala
namang doctor. Structure lang talaga, at sa totoo lang ang
ating mga LGUs ay kulang ang kakayahan na gampanan
ang expectation ng ating mga relocatees in terms of basic
necessities. Remember ang pinag-alisan mo sa kanila ay
highly urbanized cities na accessible ang hospitals and health
centers.”
Note: The community service of UERM students can
also serve as their outreach activity or practicum/
residency hours. Schools within or nearby NHA
resettlement sites can be tapped for partnerships like
this.
4. World Bank subsidized water installation fee of Manila
Water Company, Incorporated in Southville 8. (2012)
Instead of paying in full the Php 1,600.00 water installation
fee of Manila Water Company Inc. (MWCI), the Southville 8
housing beneficiaries only paid Php 600.00
The Php 1,000.00 for the 8,000 families was subsidized by
the World Bank. The cash subsidy was directly paid to MWCI
for NHA beneficiaries. This project was under the Global
Partnership for Output Based Aide (GPOBA).
In the World Bank post audit report, the project received a
positive mark and their program will be replicated all over the
Philippines.
5. From Training to Employment. (2012-present).
“Through our linkaging with our different partners who have
extended trainings and seminars to our housing beneficiaries,
the NHA was able to help family-household heads to have
gainful employment here and abroad,” Ms. Abet proudly
shared.
More than providing the masonry training for NHA
beneficiaries (out-of-school youths and the unemployed), the
EEI also assisted them for local employment, funding preemployment requirements like Police Clearance, Barangay
“If you are assigned in a project,
your only limitation is your creativity.
You can initiate and innovate
a lot of things and with
Management’s support and God’s
grace it shall be realized.
There are still more ideas,
concepts and projects/programs
for replication
for our housing beneficiaries.”
Clearance, Medical Certificate, which would be deducted
from the trainees’ salary once employed.
“This strategy addresses the lack of money for preemployment needs of trainees. And this was not agreed
upon the start but was just reconsidered after a class/group
experienced difficulties in producing their documentation
needs,” Ms. Abet elaborated.
Graduates of masonry, carpentry and welding trainings are
now employed by DCMI, EEI, Hanjin Shippings and other
construction firms. Other individuals are engaged in work on
their own. If some still needs training improvement, the EEI
hones them more at their training center in Bulacan. TESDA
on the other hand issues National Certification 1 and 2 for
training graduates for free.
On this, Ms. Abet explained, “Iyong EEI, as our tie-up ay
siya rin iyong kukuha (hire) ng lahat ng graduates so yung
livelihood project mo ay hindi lang purely skills training,
kundi dapat mag-end up siya sa employment (livelihood cum
employment). We have experienced in the past that our client
beneficiaries/trainees would mention, ‘Nahihiya po kami
mag-apply, wala pong kumukuha sa amin, kulang po kami sa
dokumento”.
6. Tapping Partners for Livelihood Centers’ Sustainability
and Maintenance. (2016)
As experienced, once turned over to LGUs, the wellconstructed and functional community facilities like livelihood
cum production/training centers in NHA resettlement sites
were not maintained, were vandalized and dilapidated. To
remedy this, Ms. Abet thought of inviting partners who
will provide basic social services who can also commit for
the repair, restoration, repainting, and maintenance of the
livelihood centers. Southville’s partners include Givens Fund
Inc. funded by KOICA, Good Neighbors International funded
by Hyundai Co.of South Korea and Scandinavian Mission
Inc.. They also extend trainings and seminars to NHA’s
housing beneficiaries as part of their community development
program.
Ms. Abet would like to end this sharing with, “If you are
assigned in a project, your only limitation is your creativity.
You can initiate and innovate a lot of things and with
Management’s support and God’s grace it shall be realized.
There are still more ideas, concepts and projects/programs for
replication for our housing beneficiaries.”
- Pides Aura J. Orata
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PERSONNEL
CUE officers commit to lead the Union for 2016-2018 with GM Atty. Sinforoso Pagunsan leading the oath taking ceremony.
CUE celebrates 30th Anniversary
cum Oath-taking of Officers
The oath taking ceremony of the NHA
Consolidated Union of Employees (CUE)
for the year 2016-2018 was held at the
NHA Multi-purpose Hall last January 7,
2016.
Members and officers from the main
office and project offices attended the
said occasion along with NHA General
Manager Atty. Sinforoso R. Pagunsan,
AGM Froilan R. Kampitan and HRMD
Manager Elvira A. Sabado. National
President of COURAGE, Ferdinand Gaite
also graced the affair where certificates
were given to distinguished officers who
have contributed for the success of the
union. Atty. Pagunsan led the oath-taking
of the newly elected executive officers
which includes: President Rosalinda R.
Nartates, 1st Vice President Evangeline
A. Javier and 2nd Vice President Paulina
Evelia D. Joson; Secretary: Salvacion
A. Sarmiento; Treasurer: Deogenis M.
Balansag; Auditor: Rodolfo G. Yadao;
PRO: Nenita F. Angeles.
The newly elected Board of Directors
include Lolita L. Mediavillo, Ma. Minda
A. Mercado, Araceli B. Natino, Evelyn T.
Turingan, Josephine B. Lampas, Romela
D. Gerolaga, Carmen D. Tutanes, Raul
F. Ben, Melchor V. Rubante, Remedios
T. Santos, and Joselito R. Villanueva.
Evangeline A. Javier and Lolita S. Osit
served as hosts.
New Leaders,
New Direction for Smash Haus
Incumbents of the NHA Smash Haus
Badminton Club (NHA-SHBC) have
officially turned over the leadership to its
new set of officers. The oath-taking was
conducted on February 15, 2016 at the
Office of the General Manager.
Ms. Lolita “Lolit” Mediavillo, the new
NHA SHBC’s President and Supervising
Livelihood Officer of the Livelihood
Development Department, unselfishly
shared her upcoming plans and platforms
for the Badminton Club. One of her
flagship plans is to lessen the tournament
fee of the President’s Cup. She claimed
in an interview that, “Hindi pa kasi
nagkaron ng chance na makapagbigay ng
free tournament fee sa mga members pag
President’s Cup. Pero yung chance na malessen yung tournament fee, dun ako after
para mas marami pa ang mag-join”.
Also, Ms. Lolit plans to involve Smash
Haus into social work by proposing
programs on community services and
outreach for the needy. Aside from this,
as a reward for the loyal members of 10
years and above, she is proposing for the
implementation of the “Wellness Mo,
Sagot Ko”. They will have free top-to-toe
services such as free hair-cut, nail arts, spa,
massage, bone scanning, eye check-up,
reading glass and others.
Moreover, she aims to strengthen and
increase the number of official members
through the provision of the Free Basic
Badminton Clinic to all NHA badminton
enthusiasts and beginners by persuading
the aspirant smashers.
The newly-elected officers are as follows:
Jesusa Castallas, VP for Operations;
Susan Nava, VP for Planning; Shiela
Dimapilis, Secretary; Catrina Guilalas,
Asst. Secretary; Carolina Buen, Treasurer;
Emmanuel Espinosa, Asst. Treasurer;
Lorna Diolola, Auditor; Jeannette Baccay,
Engr. Adevelinia Cabantac, Christia Anne
Marie Galingan, Engr. Roman Macatangay
and Engr. Jesus Nera, Board of Directors;
and, Engr. Eduardo Doria, Ex-Officio
Director.
The election was held on December 19,
2015 at the NHA Canteen. More than 50
registered attendees voted their ideal 15
official members to be elected.
Landing on the 4th spot, the NHA Builders win P500,000.00 benefitting the NHA Provident
Fund Inc. (PFAI)
Home Builders Claim 4th Spot
Select players of the National Housing
Authority (NHA) Basketball Club who
joined the NHA Builders created a new
milestone by bagging the 4th spot in the
recent UNTV Basketball Cup Season 4.
The conference started on August 24, 2015
until March 7, 2016.
Such was a herculean-task for NHA to
get on top because the team ranked last in
the preceding conference. But the mighty
Builders successfully added remarkable
stats for their basketball career in public
servants-based league.
According to Mr. Adolfo Jose Adolfo,
President of the NHA Basketball Club,
“The team has grown in defense and
rebound because of its new tall players”.
He added that these improvements were
not enough because other competing
teams also improved theirs. Thereby, they
have to strive harder in the next conference
to surpass the other top teams.
The awarding ceremony was held last
March 7, 2016 at the Smart-Araneta
Coliseum. The NHA Builders got its plaque
of certification, trophy and P500,000.00 in
check. The National Housing Authority
– Provident Fund Association Inc. (NHA
PFAI) Welfare Fund was the chosen
beneficiary.
Some of the Builders were specially
awarded such as Antonio Lustestica Jr.,
Season’s Most Valuable Player (MVP),
Mythical Player and Best Shooting
Forward; Marvin Mercado as Best
Blocker; and, Waldemar Tibay as Best in
Assist.
The official line-up of the Builders
is composed of Adolfo Jose Adolfo,
Antonio Palad, Ricky Feliciano, Eric
Biascan, Mark Rovin Valdez, Ruben
Sarmiento Jr., Marvin Ladia, Waldemar
Tibay, Ralph Cornelius Tibay, Antonio
Lustestica Jr., Michael Taguiam, Marvin
Mercado, Michael Clemente, Muhammad
Al-hay Sani, and Samuel Verba. Its key
coaching staff included Silverio Antonio
“Bennett” Palad, Head Coach and former
player of Ginebra in Philippine Basketball
Association; Rowell Ragot, Allan De Vera,
Billy Tibay, Assistant Coaches, and others
are Anthony Constantino, Staff; Raul Ben,
Maricris Bautista and Jennifer Balanza,
Action Center Representatives; Joel
Macalincag, Team Coordinator; and, Engr.
Renato V. Iballa, Team Manager.
Along with the Builders, DOJ Justice
Boosters, GSIS Furies, Malacanang
Patriots, PNP Responders, Senate
Defenders,
AFP
Cavaliers,
BFP
Firefighters, HOR Solons, Judiciary
Magis, MMDA Blackwolves and the new
team Ombudsman Graft Busters vied to
become champion and got P4-M cash
prize for their chosen beneficiaries. In the
end, AFP Cavaliers bagged the Cup.
GM Pagunsan with new officers of NHA Smash Haus Badminton club.
NHA Tennis Club
In a related development, new officers of the
NHA Tennis Club for CY 2016 – 2017 had their
oath-taking last February 15, 2016 at the Office
of the General Manager with Atty. Sinforoso R.
Pagunsan, General Manager administering the
event. The new executive officers of the club
are: Rogelio Ragot, President; John Montojo,
Vice President; Carol Buen, Secretary; Romeo
Mediavillo Jr., Auditor; Evangeline Balayan,
Treasurer; and Ronaldo Nacion, Emil Aldeguer,
Atty. Rony Lagmay, Albert Babiera, Eduardo
Doria and Oliver Mayo, Board of Directors.