LINGAYEN - The 300-unit Maniboc Housing project, a new low-cost housing project of the provincial government here is now underway.

According to Alvin Bigay of the Pangasinan Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Office (PHUDCO), the construction of the dwelling units is set to start before the yearend with the help of the National Housing Authority and other agencies.

Applicants were recently briefed on loan counseling by representatives of the NHA and PHUDCO to create awareness on their duties and responsibilities as owners, such as monthly amortization, corporate program for housing loan.

A total of 257 parcels with a total aggregate area of 5.5 hectares, consisting of roughly 300 house-and-lots units will be considered/granted to housing applicants, including employees of the provincial government.

Gov. Victor Agbayani expressed optimism that the completion of the project will open new opportunities for the beneficiaries after owning their own homes.