Taytay: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called for the expansion of pre-cast housing facilities across the nation to expedite the rollout of the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) program. Leading the event marking the 7th anniversary of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) at the Megawide Pre-Cast Plant, Marcos highlighted the importance of modern construction technology in delivering housing efficiently while maintaining quality and affordability.
According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos toured the facility responsible for producing pre-cast components, such as walls and slabs, used in 4PH projects funded by Pag-IBIG Fund. Pre-cast construction enables concurrent production of building materials in a controlled setting, significantly reducing project durations. He emphasized that modern building techniques not only cut down on construction times but also decrease the waiting period for families aspiring to own homes.
From July 2022 to January 2026, the administration has completed and financed over 423,000 housing units under various modalities, according to the President. During the ceremony, Marcos also led the symbolic awarding of keys to beneficiaries of housing projects in several locations, including Palayan and Caloocan City. Certificates of Lot Award and Certificates of Entitlement were also distributed to beneficiaries.
The event included the unveiling of the pilot UP Rental Housing Project at the University of the Philippines Diliman, broadening the 4PH's reach to rental housing. DHSUD Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling stated that the Expanded 4PH now includes multiple modalities to cater to various sectors' needs.
Pag-IBIG Fund CEO Marilene Acosta confirmed the agency's support for innovative construction technologies to expedite socialized housing delivery while ensuring affordability. Pag-IBIG has invested PHP10 billion in Megawide-preferred shares for constructing over 7,000 housing units in Cavite, with a 9 percent annual return to sustain competitive dividends for members.
In 2025, Pag-IBIG released a record PHP140.54 billion in housing loans benefiting 90,727 members. It has also approved PHP27.12 billion in housing development financing to support the construction of socialized housing units. Acosta reiterated Pag-IBIG's commitment to providing sustainable financing for the country's housing industry, enhancing construction efficiency, and delivering affordable homes.
Created under Republic Act 11201, DHSUD celebrated its seventh anniversary, reaffirming its dedication to fostering inclusive and resilient communities. A qualified beneficiary represented 20 delegations during the ceremonial turnover of units at the National Housing Authority's Deparo Residences in Caloocan City. The Deparo Residences, a flagship development under the Expanded 4PH Program, consists of 12 buildings with 648 housing units.
NHA General Manager Joeben Tai emphasized the collaborative efforts over the past seven years in delivering housing to Filipino families and accelerating the realization of President Marcos' vision for a new Philippines.
