The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is opening 2025 with optimism on the delivery of more housing units under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s flagship Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program.
This, after last month’s ceremonial turnover of 4PH units in Palayan City to overseas Filipino workers during the Pamaskong Handog para sa OFWs in Malacanang.
DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar vowed that more 4PH units are soon to be delivered to beneficiaries, citing the completion of several buildings in various project sites.
“We are now starting to reap the initial results of 4PH projects–decent, safe and affordable housing units in condominium-type developments,” said Secretary Acuzar.
“Sa mga susunod na linggo ay inaasahan namin ang sunud-sunod at tuluy-tuloy na turn over ng mga 4PH units sa ating mga beneficiaries,” he added.
So far, more than 1,000 applications under 4PH are now being processed by Pag-IBIG Fund in at least four project sites.
Pag-IBIG Fund is supporting the 4PH Projects in Palayan City, Bacolod City, Bocaue in Bulacan, among others.
Meanwhile, the Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) has two projects in final phases of completion of some buildings. These are the Crystal Peak Estates in the City of San Fernando in Pampanga, and the People’s Ville in Davao City.
Currently, there are 56 ongoing projects under 4PH in various phases of construction and development in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
Apart from 4PH, the DHSUD, thhrough its key shelter agencies, continues with its regular housing programs.
Secretary Acuzar said that it took two years for these 4PH projects to be realized due to shift to vertical housing or the condominium-type development, and delays in documentary requirements on the part of private partners.
Under 4PH, the DHSUD is prioritizing condominium buildings to maximize the use of government lands in housing.
Secretary Acuzar assured that just like commercial condominium projects, all 4PH projects will come with generous open spaces as common areas for parks, playground and club houses.
“Sa 4PH, ang dating na-e-enjoy lamang ng mga may kaya sa buhay ay ma-e-experience na rin ng ordinaryo nating mga kababayan,” he said.
“Yan po ang bilin lagi ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos Jr. –unahin natin ang mga salat sa buhay,” Secretary Acuzar added.