Feasibility Study

Define as . . . an assessment of the practicality of a proposed plan or method.

Socialized housing refers to housing programs and projects covering houses and lots or homelots only
undertaken by the Government or the private sector for the underprivileged and homeless citizens
which shall include sites and services development, long-term financing, liberalized terms on interest
payments, and such other benefits in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act 7279 otherwise
known as the Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992.

mark of this project region 3 , particular Angeles City

A . Housing Backlog
At the moment the government is facing a 5.8 million housing backlog in the Philippines,
with Central Luzon being one of the regions with the highest demand. According to
the Philippine Development Plan, the backlog has reached 467,865. “The National Urban
Development and Housing Framework (NUDHF) 2009 – 2016 indicates that Regions 3, 4B
and NCR account for half of the total housing need.”

Table 1 – Growth of the Housing Backlog in Central Luzon

2011 201/2 2013 2014 2015 2016 Total

112,675 95,774 81,408 69,197 58,817 49,994 467,865
Source: Philippine Development Plan 2011 – 2016, Table 8.5 Total Housing Needs

a. Population and Households in Pampanga

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority. Pampanga currently has a population of
2.20 million, excluding Angeles. See below the breakdown of the province’s population.
Table 2 – Population Breakdown in Pampanga

Location Population
Angeles City 412,000
San Fernando City 306,659
Total in Pampanga (including 2,198,000
municipalities)
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority, POPCEN 2015
According to the 2010 Census of Population and Housing, the number of Households
Pampanga was recorded at 416,271. For every 102 households there were 100 occupied
housing units. More than 83,000 of households do not own their own homes or lots.
Table 3 – Household Breakdown in Pampanga (excluding Angeles)

Status Households
Rented 25,913
Rent-free with consent 47,920
Rent-free without consent 5,126
Not reported 214
Not applicable 4,208
Source: 2010 Census of Population and Housing
According to the 2010 Census of Population and Housing, the number of Households in
Angeles was recorded at 74,510. For every 102 households there were 100 occupied
housing units. More than 72,000 households do not own their own homes or lots.

Table 4- Household Breakdown in Angeles City

Status Households
Rented 44,106
Rent-free with consent 15,500
Rent-free without consent 12,091
Not reported 12
Not applicable 1,149
Source: 2010 Census of Population and Housing
b. Employment and Minimum Wage Earners in Pampanga
According to CDC and Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index, there are a total of
133,627 employees in Angeles, San Fernando, and Clark. Below is the breakdown:
Table 5 – Employment Breakdown in Angeles City

Cities No. of Employees

Clark 66,223
Angeles 31,956
San Fernando 35,448

Status Households
Rented 44,106
Rent-free with consent 15,500
Rent-free without consent 12,091
 Not reported 12
Not applicable 1,149

Source: 2010 Census of Population and Housing

c. Employment and Minimum Wage Earners in Pampanga
According to CDC and Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index, there are a total of
133,627 employees in Angeles, San Fernando, and Clark. Below is the breakdown:
Table 5 – Employment Breakdown in Angeles City

Cities No. of Employees

Clark 66,223
Angeles 31,956
San Fernando 35,448