MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has started the relocation of more than 3,000 families in Laguna whose houses will be demolished to make way for the construction of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR).
The DOTr said the informal settlers would be accomodated in a housing project in San Pedro, Laguna.
At least 2,130 of the families are from Calamba, 510 from San Pedro and 510 from Sta. Rosa.
DOTr Undersecretary Cesar Chavez said the informal settlers would not only be given new homes, but also fresh opportunities with their transfer to the housing project.
The DOTr signed memorandums of agreement with the local governments of Calamba, San Pedro and Sta. Rosa for the implementation of the resettlement plans.
Under the agreement, the DOTr will form the Resettlement Action Plan and Management Committees with the localities.
The 147-kilometer NSCR, which will connect Clark in Pampanga and Calamba, will have seven stations in Laguna.