Abstract:
This paper examines the purpose and objective of the Joint Venture
Agreement between the National Government, through PEA, and Filinvest
Development Corporation (FDC) and its effect on Alabang Stock Farm (ASF). The
Government's effort to pump prime the economy have prompted the said joint
venture, resulting in the immediate commercialization and urbanization in the 244-
hectare government land, ASF. The joint venture has brought massive changes, not
only in the physical aspects of the property but also to the lives of its residents. For
the purpose of having closer observation to the changes that the ASF have
undergone through the years especially with the advent of the JVA, the on-site
housing was selected as the area of study. The paper considered the effects of the
physical changes to the residents and ascertains whether they, through the
relocation packages offered, felt that they were compensated adequately or not. The
result points that many hopes and expectations regarding the on-site housing have
not been met satisfactorily, and even after long years of residing in the on-site
relocation, there are still uncertainties and confusions among the residents, it seems
that arrangements and negotiations have still not been settled up to the present.
The issues are not confined to the ASF’s situation and are conspicuously
shared by other areas having the same condition. It must be seen in broader
context. This is not only about subsidies or housing opportunities but also about in
looking at the larger issue of urban development—of genuine development. This calls
for Government's attention to reshuffle its priorities and to realize who is the end all
and be all of true development.
