Yolanda Permanent Housing Projects Turnover Engagements towards Safe and Sustainable Shelter Foresight

Housing ensures that everyone in society has a place to live. This study explored the engagement of Local Government Units (LGUs) Capiz turnover Yolanda Permanent Projects (YPHP) toward safe and resilient shelter under Participatory Capacity Development framework. A descriptive-qualitative approach leaning on intrinsic case design was utilized. Data collection through Key Informant Interviews, Focus Group Discussions, observations. The participants were three (3) Municipal Mayors, one (1) NHA Region VI Resettlement Officer, seven (7) Heads Offices Coordinators LGUs Capiz. LGUs’ readiness acceptance YPHP linked participation, capacitation, engagement. participation form attendance at meetings, consultations, dialogues. Turnover experiences planning, implementation, administrative capacity NHA, stakeholders’ representation participation. capacitation drawn from establishment operationalization Office Inter-Agency Committee. findings revealed participated minimally, non-agreeable housing design, not consulted about project, “Risgos” or risk-takers occupied units, beneficiaries selling their project transition past administration, disagreements beneficiaries’ listings, limited manpower. There social economic service provisions for like access food, health, transport, fire, police services, livelihood projects but no sustainability services. sustainable foresight framework, which researcher developed, is recommended further stakeholders projects.