Davao City councilor proposes ordinance to keep socialized housing land in community hands
Councilor Temujin B. Ocampo is seeking a measure meant to give the city's urban poor long-term housing security.
A Davao City councilor has proposed an ordinance that would preserve socialized housing lands under community ownership, with the aim of giving the city's urban poor long-term housing stability, according to the City Government of Davao.
The proposal was raised by Councilor Temujin B. Ocampo, who chairs the City Council's Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, during a privilege speech.
The city government's report did not give further details of the proposed ordinance, such as its specific provisions, which communities it would cover or when the council might take it up.
Why it matters for Davao
If passed, the ordinance could affect how socialized housing land is held in Davao City, with the stated aim of giving low-income residents more secure, long-term housing.
This article was written by the DavaoNews desk with AI assistance, using reporting by City Government of Davao. Facts come from the original report, which we credit and link below. Our editorial policy
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