'Is the public aware of the thousands of urban poor families facing demolition, eviction, and relocation to make way for tons of cement and steel?'
” For poor informal settlers facing eviction, BBB makes unattainable that “strongly rooted, comfortable, and secure life for all.”Being Metro Manila residents, poor families do recognize that government must take drastic action to mitigate the daily traffic ordeal. They, too, suffer the 3-5 hour commute to and from work. Polluting vehicle exhaust envelops them far more than it does air-conditioned car passengers.
Alarmed at the prospect of impending massive and inhumane displacement, the Basic Ecclesial Community Pastoral Team spearheaded a movement to advance the basic rights of those affected while advocating decent relocation. The bishop then organized the Diocesan NLEX Task Force, which became a member of the LGU Local Inter-Agency Committee. This official designation ensures that the views of the affected poor remain central to the discussion and to any decisions taken.
Despite informal settler and civil society clamor for onsite upgrading or in-city relocation following People’s Plans, government along with some local leaders are said to be pressuring people through door-to-door visits to accept the unpopular off-city option.already rejected by government workers, the Novaliches group’s apprehensions are justified.Often, government cannot satisfactorily answer their questions.
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