The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development is set to kick off today this year's celebration of the National Shelter Month, highlighting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program.

With the theme "Pambansang Pabahay: Matibay na saligan ng mapayapang pamayanan," the agency emphasizes that having decent yet affordable homes provides stability and security to a family.

"By having their own home that is decent and safe, our citizens become more productive members of the community," DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar said.

"That is our mission in promoting the National Housing for the Filipino Program of our dear President  — to provide decent and affordable homes to every Filipino family for the betterment of their lives," he added.

The DHSUD kicked off the celebration of the National Shelter Month 2023 with the launching of housing exhibit at its Central Office in Quezon City, in collaboration with partner-developers and key shelter agencies.

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte was invited as the guest of honor and speaker during the opening ceremony.