Total number of approved building permits down by 80 percent

The total number of approved building permits in the City of Mandaluyong posted a decrease from 10 in the second quarter of 2020 to 2 in the second quarter of 2021 that translates to 80 percent.

On the other hand, for the National Capital Region, the total approved building permits was higher by 2011 projects or 609.4 percent in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the same quarter in the previous year.

Table 1 presents the total number, floor area, and value of building construction for the City of Mandaluyong during the second quarter of 2021 and 2020.

The total number of approved permits for Residential type of buildings for the City of Mandaluyong decreased by 80 percent while the Non-Residential type decreased by 100 percent during the second quarter of 2021 compared to the same quarter of the previous year. The combined number of alterations and repairs of existing structures also went down by 75 percent from 4 during the second quarter of 2020 to 1 of the same quarter of 2021.

Figure 1 shows the comparison in the number of approved building permits by type of building for the City of Mandaluyong during the second quarter of 2021.
 

Value of building construction decreased by 88.8 percent

The total value of construction plummeted in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the same quarter of 2020 with 88.8 percent or equivalent to Php 177.2 million. The value for alterations and repairs to existing structures registered the highest decrease with 65.1 percent. Similarly, the value of residential constructions decreased by 2.3 percent.

Only Residential building, No Non-Residential building constructed this quarter

One approved applications for Apartment-type Residential building were reported amounting to Php 21.1 million during the second quarter of 2021. There are no permits listed for Single, Duplex, Residential Condominium, or Other types of Residential building. There is no new Non-Residential building constructed this second quarter of 2021.

(SGD.) Amelia G. Basilio 
Chief Statistical Specialist 
Officer-in-Charge