Imus: The Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program is setting new benchmarks for socialized housing, including the introduction of vertical or condominium-type developments, as reported by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD).
According to Philippines News Agency, the announcement came during the topping-off ceremony of Avesta Residences in Imus, Cavite. The event was attended by DHSUD Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling, Senior Undersecretary Eduardo Robles, and Home Development Mutual (Pag-IBIG) Fund CEO Marilene Acosta. Avesta Residences represents the first socialized housing project by PH1 World Developers Inc. and Megawide Construction Corp. under the Expanded 4PH Program. Situated next to the Imus City Hall within the Imus Government Complex, the project is expected to deliver 7,000 socialized condominium units by 2028, each with a floor area of 27 square meters, configurable into a two-bedroom home.
Secretary Aliling highlighted the project's significance as a milestone in the nationwide implementation of the Expanded 4PH Program, aiming to improve access to affordable and decent housing for more Filipino families, particularly workers. He emphasized Avesta Residences as evidence of the program's sustained nationwide expansion benefiting more Filipino families, especially the working class.
The DHSUD pointed out that previous socialized housing projects were often located in remote areas, leading to low occupancy rates among intended beneficiaries. Through initiatives like Avesta Residences, the Expanded 4PH Program seeks to offer affordable housing in strategic urban locations, providing proximity to employment opportunities, government services, and essential facilities.
In a related development, the DHSUD spearheaded the 2026 Inter-Agency Meeting for the Anti-Illegal Real Estate Practices to enhance coordination and consumer protection efforts. The meeting involved representatives from various government agencies, including the Department of Justice, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and the National Bureau of Investigation, among others. Discussions focused on illegal land sales, double selling, falsified land titles, and other deceptive practices affecting homebuyers, particularly low-income families and overseas Filipino workers.
Proposals were advanced to establish an inter-agency task force aimed at creating a unified complaints intake and referral system, institutionalizing data sharing, and improving coordination in validation, enforcement, and prosecution. The DHSUD underscored the initiative's goal to build a more responsive and transparent regulatory environment, preventing illegal real estate transactions and protecting more Filipinos from fraudulent schemes.
