DHSUD sustains gains under expanded 4PH

Title Accelerating Progress DHSUD's 4PH Program Sustains Momentum in
in Housing Sector

As we look to the future of housing development, it is essential to acknowl
acknowledge the progress made by the Department of Human Settlements and Ur
Urban Development (DHSUD) under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pil
Pilipino (4PH) program. In this blog post, we will explore the key takeaway
takeaways from DHSUD Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling's recent update on the pr
program's performance in the first quarter of 2026.

Sustaining Strong Gains

According to Aliling, the 4PH program has sustained its strong gains under 
the expanded program. This is a testament to the administration's commitmen
commitment to providing affordable housing solutions for Filipino families.
families. In the first quarter alone, thousands of beneficiaries have alrea
already been assisted across the country through various modalities of the 
national housing initiative.

Breakthroughs in Bulacan and Pampanga

In Bulacan, more than 1,000 working-class individuals received certificates
certificates and symbolic keys for housing units under a development that w
will generate over 11,000 units and benefit around 30,000 individuals once 
completed. In Pampanga, over 1,300 individuals moved closer to land ownersh
ownership under the Enhanced Community Mortgage Program (ECMP), including 3
397 families from a community in the City of San Fernando.

Pathway to Land Ownership

At least 271 families in Laguna secured their pathway to land ownership und
under ECMP, while 180 families in Lucena City received Certificates of Enti
Entitlement under a presidential proclamation, ending decades of uncertaint
uncertainty in their communities. These breakthroughs demonstrate the progr
program's ability to deliver tangible results for Filipino families.

Rental Housing and Subsidized Loans

In addition to vertical and horizontal housing projects, rental housing is 
being rolled out in key locations such as the University of the Philippines
Philippines Diliman and Los Baños campuses, Iloilo, and Quezon City. Meanwh
Meanwhile, more than 10,000 families nationwide have already availed of sub
subsidized housing loans with Pag-IBIG Fund's lowest interest rates of 3 pe
percent, easing the financial burden of homeownership and making housing mo
more accessible to the working class.

Looking Ahead Sustaining Momentum

As DHSUD continues to implement its various modalities, including vertical 
and horizontal housing, rental housing, ECMP, incremental housing, and proj
projects under presidential proclamations, it is essential to ensure the st
steady implementation of housing projects nationwide. The department will c
continue to work closely with key shelter agencies, other government agenci
agencies, and private sector partners to achieve this goal.

Conclusion

The future of DHSUD's 4PH program looks bright, with a focus on scaling up 
delivery in the coming months. As we move forward, it is essential to build
build on the strong gains made so far and continue to prioritize affordable
affordable housing solutions for Filipino families. By doing so, we can cre
create a more equitable and sustainable living environment for all.

Keywords DHSUD, 4PH program, housing development, Philippine governmen
government, housing sector, land ownership, rental housing, subsidized loan
loans, Pag-IBIG Fund

Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

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