Manila: Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling has mandated the release of all compliant applications for licenses and registrations of socialized housing projects with complete requirements under updated rules within the first 10 working days of 2026. This directive aims to sustain the positive momentum in the nationwide implementation of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program and stimulate economic activities in the housing and real estate sector. According to Philippines News Agency, Aliling has instructed Senior Supervising Undersecretary Sharon Faith Paquiz, relevant bureaus, and all regional offices to expedite the processing of the Certificate of Registration and License to Sell (CR/LS). This is to ensure the continued production and sale of socialized housing projects under the flagship Expanded 4PH Program. "DHSUD ended the year 2025 on a positive note and we will open 2026 with more intensifi ed service to our stakeholders -- home buyers and private developers, in accordance with the order of President Marcos Jr.," Aliling stated in a news release on Sunday. The DHSUD chief emphasized that the order applies only to compliant private developers, based on existing laws, rules, and regulations. He expressed optimism about the department's efforts to improve housing services in 2026. "Please expect more intensified efforts from the entire DHSUD so that we can further improve housing services in 2026," he said. Towards the end of 2025, the DHSUD had introduced several updated policies. These included a revised price ceiling, a simplified application process for tax exemption for socialized housing with the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development and the Department of Finance-Bureau of Internal Revenue, and streamlined procedures in licensing and registration, among other changes.