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Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III asked the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development’s (DHSUD) to conduct further study on the President’s flagship housing program, 4PH, calling it “out of tune.” Pimentel urged President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to directly intervene and review the program. “This is my personal message to the Office of […]
The House of Representatives approved House Bill (HB) 10772, which would improve the delivery of socialized housing programs. The bill, which garnered 178 affirmative votes and three negative votes without abstention, aims to make available at affordable cost decent housing and basic services to the underprivileged and homeless citizens in urban centers and resettlement areas. […]
The House of Representatives Committee on Housing and Urban Development recently reviewed existing government issuances related to housing price ceilings in a bid to encourage greater private sector participation in the government’s mass socialized housing projects for the poor and middle-income earners. The committee specifically tackled Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) 3, series of 2023, or […]
The Department of Human Settlement and Urban Development (DHSUD), the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and the Metro Manila mayors have set forth actions for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Program (4PH). During the Metro Manila Council (MMC) meeting held recently at the […]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Speaker Martin Romualdez distributed land titles to Pabahay housing beneficiaries rendered homeless by super typhoon Yolanda 10 years ago.“This is not merely a piece of paper. It represents our commitment to providing a stable and secure future for our people. It symbolizes hope, permanence, and the dream of every resident […]
The Iloilo City Council has recently approved the creation of Iloilo City Local Housing Office (ICLHO) through the passage of Regulation Ordinance No. 2023-193. This will serve as implementing arm of the policies enacted by the Iloilo City Local Housing Board (ICLHB). Mayor Jerry Treñas pushed for its creation to reform the Iloilo City Urban […]
Quirino governor and Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president Dax Cua hailed the national government for empowering local government units to address the housing problems within their jurisdiction. The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) recently issued Department Circular 2023-004, which grants LGUs the authority to execute and implement measures […]
With an overwhelming 254 votes, the House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a bill mandating local government units (LGUs) to establish an onsite, in-city, or near-city relocation program for urban informal settler families (ISFs) residing within their jurisdictions. House Bill (HB) 5, primarily authored by Speaker Martin Romualdez and Representives Yedda Marie […]
Senator Chiz Escudero said the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) should build at least one million units annually in the next six years to narrow down the housing backlog and provide more affordable homes to the Filipino people. Escudero issued the statement as he welcomed the appointment of long-time builder and property […]
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Acting Secretary Jim Sampulna awarded a check amounting to P42.2 million as relief assistance to DENR employees in typhoon Yolanda-stricken areas, particularly Palawan, Eastern Visayas, and Western Visayas. “This check speaks of the DENR’s valued commitment to push tirelessly for the welfare and benefits of its hardworking workforce, […]