Manila, March 29 -- The city government here turned over the keys to buyer-beneficiaries of the 64-unit second tower of the Asenso Yuhum Residences, its shelter project under the Pambansang Pabahay Para Sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, in Barangay Vista Alegre on Saturday.

Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, who led turnover rites with other city officials, congratulated the homeowners for making an investment seen to increase in value in the coming years.

"This is one program that will greatly benefit the people of Bacolod, a decent and affordable housing, that is being developed into a world-class township," Benitez said.

The first batch, also composed of 64 occupants, received their housing units in Building 1 in January.

An initial 296 buye...