United Opposition (UNO) president and Makati Mayor Jejomar C. Binay is urging the team up between government and the private sector for developing housing projects for the poor as a key to address the country’s housing problem.

Binay said the national government should consider adapting successful public-private partnerships, citing the success of the city government with Gawad Kalinga (GK) and the city’s business community.

“The partnership between Makati, GK and the city’s business community is a partnership anchored on our desire to develop a new approach to resettlement. We do not stop at simply building the houses and mobilizing resources from those who could contribute and share their time, talent, and treasure,” Binay said.

More than construction of houses, the mayor said relocated residents are also provided with ample social support services, and provisions to improve their living conditions through skills and competence training.

“We make sure that a sustainable social service infrastructure is constructed, allowing beneficiaries to live in their homes in peace, honor and dignity,” Binay said, adding that the framework has served the constituents of Makati well with the establishment of the Dreamland Ville housing project in San Jose Del Monte City, Bulacan.

Makati City also donated the land, complete with civil works and community facilities like a school building, medical clinic, and a chapel.