From shelteR to Society:In Abra, SMDC creates a subdivision for households affected by the earthquake.

Tayum, Abra — Three years after the 2022 earthquake displaced families across Abra, hope now has a permanent address. SM Development Corporation (SMDC), through its Good Guys, Good Deeds program, has formally turned over the first phase of Indigo Subdivision to the Municipality of Tayum—providing 126 families not just with houses, but with a neighborhood built for real, everyday living.

Homes Families Can Grow With

Each family received a 30-square-meter unit with a loft, finished simply but designed for flexibility. Families can expand their homes as their needs evolve—ensuring these are not just temporary shelters but true starting points for a better life.

“Masaya po kami dahil may sarili na kaming bahay. Dati, sa gilid ng ilog lang kami nakatira at nasira pa ito nung lindol. Mahirap ang paulit-ulit na paglipat at

pakikisama sa kamag-anak. Ngayon, maayos na ang tirahan namin at dito na namin pwedeng simulan ulit ang buhay kasama ang pamilya,” said Nenita Brabat, Indigo Subdivision Homeowner.

A Community Ready on Day One

Indigo Subdivision was masterplanned as a complete community. Families immediately have access to:

A basketball court that also serves as a multipurpose hall for gatherings, skills training, and livelihood sessions.

An elevated water tank and deepwell pump house for reliable clean water.

A sewerage treatment facility for health and sanitation.

The community is ready for use from day one, ensuring residents can move in and live with essential facilities already in place.

“The turnover of Indigo Subdivision is not only about providing shelter. It is about giving families a permanent address, access to clean water, proper sanitation, and a place where they can gather as a community. With these facilities, they are not just moving into houses—they are moving into a neighborhood designed for daily life,” said Mayor Glen Eduarte of Tayum.

Partnerships that Build Resilience

The project came to life through collaboration among SMDC and SM Prime Holdings (funding and implementation), the Municipality of Tayum (land and coordination), DSHUD, and CFC ANCOP Global Foundation (construction management and community formation), with Twinformers and VYKIM as contractors.

“Together with SMDC, we built Indigo Subdivision with the idea that families deserve more than temporary shelters. Here, they can settle, raise their children, and be part of a community that supports them. This project shows that when many hands work together, the results are lasting,” said Engr. Rudy M. Gaspillo, Project Manager of CFC ANCOP Global Foundation.

“Indigo Subdivision reflects a higher standard for socialized housing. It is designed with essential utilities and open spaces that respond to the real needs of families. This is proof that government and private developers, working together, can create housing communities that truly last,” said Asec. Atty. Angelito Aguila of DSHUD.

SMDC’s Commitment to Nation-Building

For SMDC, Indigo Subdivision forms part of a larger mission to help build resilient communities across the country.

“Indigo Subdivision represents our commitment to create solutions that matter. These homes are foundations—but the real measure of success will be the safer routines, stronger ties, and brighter futures that families build here,” said Ms. Sheila Ching, AVP for Property Acquisition and Compliance of SMDC.

From Good Deeds to Good Communities

As doors open across Indigo Subdivision, families begin a new chapter—safe homes, complete facilities, and a neighborhood built for the long term.

The SMDC Good Guys, Good Deeds

Good Guys, Good Deeds channels generosity into lasting impact—from socialized housing in calamity-stricken areas to community assets like footbridges and road easements that uplift lives and support resilient communities.