Question & AnswerQ&A (LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 401)
The primary commitment of the government recognized in Letter of Instructions No. 401 is to establish, maintain, and ensure adequate social services in the field of housing to guarantee the enjoyment by the people of a decent standard of living.
The National Housing Authority (NHA) is the sole agency tasked with the effective implementation of a comprehensive and integrated housing program as provided for by PD 757.
The areas targeted are the Tondo Foreshore and Dagat-Dagatan in Metro Manila.
The NHA is responsible for upgrading, renovation, expansion, and construction of sites and services; installing and constructing water and sewer lines; determining alignments of major roads and bridges; jointly implementing socio-economic programs; sharing costs for staffing, training, and supplies; and building the extension of the community skills training center.
DPWTC, through its Bureau of Public Works, constructs buildings like schools and health centers upon NHA's request, constructs and maintains waterways (esteros), pursues transportation and land use studies, coordinates operational studies, revises the transportation investment program, and programs adequate budget funds for these purposes.
The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) is responsible for constructing sewerage outfalls and for operating and maintaining sewerage and water systems including the stabilization pond.
The Department of Education and Culture operates and maintains school facilities, provides technical assistance staff and logistic support for the education and cultural advancement programs, and programs adequate funds in its budget.
The Department of Health provides equipment for medical facilities such as X-ray laboratories and clinics, supplies staff, medicines, and logistic support, and implements health, nutrition, and family planning programs.
The Department of Local Government and Community Development provides technical assistance and logistic support for community organization, cooperative development, leadership and citizenship training, and barangay affairs programs.
The Department of Labor, particularly through the National Manpower and Youth Council, together with the Department of Social Welfare and the National Housing Authority, implements the Manpower Skills Training and Job Placement Program for the project areas.