Buong Puso para sa mga Palayano: Case Study on Palayan City LGU’s Occupant Preparation of it’s

Township Housing Program

Research Presented to the Faculty of Senior High School Department in Palayan City

National High School

By:

Joshua M. Laroco
Ivory Antonio
Crizel Cuevo
May-Anne Aromin

11-ABM B

FEBRUARY 2024
 Buong Puso para sa mga Palayano: Case Study on Palayan City LGU’s Occupant Preparation of its Township
Housing Program

Chapter 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction

Nowadays, the increase in the rate of urbanization has resulted in many environmental problems. Patel

and Gandhi (2019) studied how an integrated township is the only potential solution to overcome the challenges

of urbanization. As a type of urban planning, housing townships are now widely accepted, which are large

residential areas built around residential houses with different platforms and facilities. Through this qualitative

research, we propose to investigate perceptions of housing townships among residents and urban stakeholders

who can contribute to the understanding of their impact on community living and urban development Housing

communities, also commonly known as Township, are the master-planned residential communities developed to

accommodate a large population in a controlled and organized environment. These zones of development usually

have a mix of housing types including, for example, single family houses, apartments, and townhouses, not to

mention schools, parks, shopping centers, and other recreational facilities. The core role of the housing township

is to ensure that its residents have access to a holistic living experience through a wide array of services and

facilities close by, and build a feeling of community and convenience. Moreover, townships are frequently

designed with these factors in mind including transportation facilities, green spaces and environmental

sustainability so that they can provide residents with the holistic and pleasant lifestyle. The developments may be

composed of either small self-sufficient communities or vast urban extensions that are attractive to varying

demographic groups and different lifestyle choices. In general, housing townships represent as an integrated living
environment which provides high level of living standards, encourages community activities, and responds to the

different needs of it constitutes.

Theoretical/Conceptual Framework

The current residents of Atate Palayan City are currently experiencing the benefits of housing townships.

Not only the Atate benefits from the construction of housing, but the entire Nueva Ecija is covered because it was

implemented by the local government. This topic, housing townships, is of great help to people who are struggling

in life and experiencing hardship. Lots of people are struggling in life due to the disaster experienced over time

and also the lack of government support, so it is good to think of building a housing township to help the families

left behind in the ups and downs of life. This study focuses on the benefits of the housing township and solving

the problems faced by people who are struggling in life, as well as the development of an area. The role of the

researchers is to add knowledge regarding the study of housing townships, as is currently being done in the study

of housing townships in Atate. The aim of government towards providing ‘One Family One House’ should have

been fulfilled. However, the issue of insufficient housing still surfaces the area and has led to other problems such

as the high prices of houses and limited affordability; abandoned housing projects, and unsold housing units

(UNDP-EPU, 2015). In addition, there are problems faced by residents and the construction of housing, such as

high prices and unused houses built by the local government, including the increase in population in an area.

Literature Review

This topic, review of related literature, contains related studies about housing townships which will help

researchers have an idea about this study to expand their knowledge and gain additional information.

APPRAISAL OF URBANISATION, TOWNSHIP AND HOUSING TRENDS Adequacy refers to a

shelter providing safety and privacy, allowing healthy living as well as access to utilities, public services, and

livelihood. The building stock of low-income groups is often characterized by substandard practices or temporary

shelters, which can lead to fatal failures during earthquakes, typhoons, or floods. Since the Philippines belong to
the most affected countries by Climate Change around the globe, future extreme impacts are expected even more

frequently, which causes vicious cycles of vulnerability for the urban poor. While adequate housing is a desire of

most affected people, conventional building technologies, such as concrete and steel, as well as the systems to

finance and obtain them, are mostly not adjusted to the affordability of low-income dwellers. Collective efforts

by governments, private sector, urban poor themselves and further relevant stakeholders is needed to provide low-

income housing at scale and in a more socially-inclusive manner. Solutions for more economic, disaster resistant

and socially-inclusive housing are needed, which also provide more environmentally-friendly pathways for urban

development. This paper addresses therefore the need for more sustainable housing solutions for low-income

groups with the example of the Philippines(C Salzer et al., 2016). Until 2010, the total number of Malaysian

households was6,396,174 with the number of living quarters at 7,380,865 (JPM, 2011). Based on statistics, there

are enough houses for every family, with an additional 984,691 more houses available in the market. Rightfully,

the aim of government towards providing ‘One Family One House’ should have been fulfilled. However, the

issue of insufficient housing still surfaces in Malaysia and has led to other problems such as the high prices of

houses and limited affordability; abandoned housing projects, and unsold housing units (UNDP-EPU, 2015).

These problems in turn would create other social problems such as homelessnessandinvolvement in crime due to

the stress and pressures faced in daily life(Kingsley, 2017). In order to solve these problems, meticulous ‘physical’

planning needs to be done, which indirectly would promote a harmonious social growth and resulting in a

commendable social achievement (UNDP-EPU, 2015). (R Roosli et al., 2019). This study examined the extent of

community participation in the housing development trends in an area of Khayelitsha Site C with the knowledge

that it was one of the first areas to benefit from low-cost housing development in the Western Cape. It attempted

to ascertain the level of dissatisfaction expressed by the community and their limited involvement in housing

development projects and in local government matters. Chapter 4 of the Municipal Systems Act (Act no. 32 of

2000) states that, “citizen participation in the structures would revolutionize the way local governance functions

at metropolitan level” (Act no. 32 of 2000). This move could be seen through the promulgation of legislation

which encouraged community participation in governance and policy making. This study recognizes the fact that

there are other areas in the Western Cape that lack housing development but this research will concentrate on
Khayelitsha, from the time of the democratic elections of 1994 to date. The study gives a history of the area and

the problems that led to a lack of housing development. Apathy of communities and policy implementation trends

are dealt with. The researcher makes mention of strategies for sustainable housing co-operatives in South Africa

and the perils of participatory discourse Housing Policy in post-apartheid South Africa. (Zonke et al., 2015).

Research Problem

Despite the commitment of the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Palayan City to provide affordable

housing for its citizens through its township housing program, there are concerns about the effectiveness and

impact of the occupant preparation process. The process is designed to ensure that potential occupants are

adequately prepared for the transition to township living, but there are indications that it may not be meeting its

objectives fully. This study aims to investigate these concerns, exploring the following key issues:

1. What are the impacts of this occupant preparation process on the successful transition of residents to township

living?

2. What are the barriers or challenges faced by the LGU in implementing the occupant preparation process, and

how can these be addressed?

3. How does the occupant preparation process align with the theme "Buong Puso Para Sa Mga Pilipino" and

contribute to the overall goals of the housing program?

Significance of the Study

In this research topic, not only the researchers will benefit from this study, but also the following:

City Governments: This study may provide additional information to the city governments to know the frequent

happenings in the township and be encourage to build more housing projects and spread in different areas in the

country.
Investors: From this study, they will get clear information about the project and can make more informed

decisions about investing in township housing projects

Residents: Housing projects play an important role in community development so they will know the importance

of building housing projects though this study.

Future Researchers: They will benefit from this study by reading and getting information or studying the

contents. This can be a guide for those researchers who lack knowledge about this study.

Scope and Delimitations

The scope of the study includes exploring perceptions of housing townships in Atate through qualitative

methods, such as interviews or focus groups, to understand residents’ experiences, opinions, and attitudes.

This study focused on the capabilities to develop urbanization of housing townships in Atate. In addition,

the study also provides information about housing expansion in an area. The study was conducted by using a

systematic approach to get some primary data. The researchers collected some data by interviewing the

respondents.

Definition Of Terms

For further understanding and interpretation, the following words are defined as used in the study:

Township – are geographic areas that are smaller than counties and controlled by local governments.

Amenity/amenities – defines a factor that makes a property more appealing to prospective buyers and lessees.

The term covers the characteristics of both private and commercialized properties, which include their amenities

and services.

Household – refers to a social unit of people living in a house or a home, i.e., under one roof. However, this

definition can vary slightly among countries and organizations.

Stakeholder – anyone who engages or is engaged by the property development process. Meaning that it is not

only the ‘professionals’ who are involved in buying, developing and managing property. We are all owners in

property because we all need buildings for living, working and playing.

Green space – an area of grass, trees, or other vegetation that is set apart for recreational or aesthetic purposes in

an urban environment.