DHSUD and APMC Partner for Sustainable Edible Garden Community Parks in Region IV-A

(From top-left clockwise) DHSUD personnel Chelcy Ann Magandi, Avida Settings Lipa Property Manager Jc Enano, Associate Director Jay Gonzales, Hillcrest Estates Nuvali Property Manager Sarah Sagun, Avida Southfield Settings Nuvali Property Manager Tin Puno, RBG Landscape Manager Lorraine Cruz, Avida Brand Head Ralph Dela Cruz, Residential Business Group Director Robert Rivera, Regional Director of DHSUD Region IV-A Atty. Jan Roby Otero, OIC- Chief, HOA and Community Development, Louie Odiamar and OIC Section Head, HOA and Community Development Nini Sanchez. 

In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable development, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and Ayala Property Management Corporation (APMC) have formed a momentous partnership aimed at creating edible garden parks within homeowners’ association (HOA) communities. The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing ceremony took place on April 12, 2024, at Hillcrest Estates Nuvali. 

This collaboration, part of the DHSUD’s SIKAT Program in Region IV-A, highlights the joint efforts of government, private sector, and local communities. APMC will provide essential support to HOAs and Federations in the region, including technical assistance such as drawings and maintenance guidelines. 

Initial projects will focus on HOAs in Imus and Dasmarinas, Cavite, reflecting a commitment to fair and inclusive development practices. 

At its core, this initiative aims to foster strong relationships within communities, promoting sustainability, environmental stewardship, and active community involvement. 

The signing event was attended by key figures from both DHSUD and APMC. Among them were Atty. Jann Roby R. Otero, leading the DHSUD delegation, along with Mr. Louie Odiamar and Ms. Nini Sanchez from DHSUD. Representing APMC were Mr. Obet Rivera, Mr. Ralph Dela Cruz, and Mr. Jay Gonzales. 

The Edible Garden Community Park initiative symbolizes a collaborative step towards a sustainable and interconnected future, uniting government, private sector, and community efforts in Region IV-A’s development landscape.