CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the ongoing demolition of structures located at controversial Lot 937 in Sitio San Miguel, Barangay Apas in Cebu City is seen to displace about 200 households, the
Lawyer Colin Rosell, executive secretary to Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama, said the city, through its Division for the Welfare of the Urban Poor and the Department of Social Welfare and Services , was ready to assist the affected residents.
“On the part sa city, sigurado ta nga naa kay mao man nay gikanayon nato sa DWUP. As to sa city, anytime, all over sa atong housing sites. Kay ang atong housing sites duna man nay mga bakante. Makabalhin sila,” he added.In a separate interview, Teofilo Rosaroso, Jr., of the DWUP-Cebu City said the medium-rise buildings in Barangay Lorega could also be used as the residents’ temporary holding area.
The legal battle is between the private claimant of the lot and the Republic of the Philippines, represented by the Department of National Defense.
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