Sampaloc rail dwellers eye EO to stop demolition
Some 1,000 families whose houses along
EO 48, signed by President Arroyo on
The families said their semi-concrete houses are built at least five meters away from the outer rail tracks. Their houses are set to be demolished to give way to the Northrail-Southrail Linkage Project (NSLP).
In a recent meeting with rail dwellers, Vice President Noli de Castro said Korea Eximbank, which funds the project, wants all structures within 15 meters from either side of the rail tracks to be demolished. He earlier promised to implement EO 48.
Jessie Engson, who leads the rail dwellers, said they are questioning De Castro’s change of heart due to unconfirmed reports that Korean business establishments would occupy the cleared areas on both sides of the railway tracks. – Nestor Etolle
- Latest
- Trending