Western Visayas housing fair to showcase public-private initiatives on housing

ILOILO CITY, Oct. 22 (PNA) - The Western Visayas Housing Fair that will kick off here Saturday is a showcase of a public-private partnership working together to raise the awareness of the public on various housing programs and projects in the region.

National Housing Authority (NHA) regional manager, Engr. Isagani Jalbuena said this is the first time that a local government unit (LGU), national housing agencies (NHAs), non-government organizations (NGOs) and people’s organization (POs) have joined forces for the event.

The week-long activity will kick off with an exhibit of developers on Saturday and Sunday at the Robinson’s Mall, a formal opening program on Monday morning and a cultural presentation in the afternoon.

Jalbuena said that there will also be technical sessions to discuss the responsibilities and functions of various NHAs likewise learn of the basic laws relative to the availment of housing programs.

There will also be a housing seminar for borrowers; talks on institutional loan program and community program and socialized housing compliance salient provisions.

He added that there will also be posting of foreclosed properties that can be bought by interested clients.

Further, for the first time, the fair will be highlighted by the "House Design Contest" to showcase the different technologies on low-cost socialized housing.