Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar has sought the help of the National Real Estate Association Inc. in realizing the government's dream to build six million houses for Filipino families.

This was the message of Acuzar after administering the oath of office to the new set of officers of NREA last 22 February at the DHSUD Conference Room in Quezon City.

As DHSUD's partner developers' group, Secretary Acuzar urged NREA members to regularly set dialogue with the Department to align plans under the Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program or 4PH and reiterated the need for affordable housing for homeless Filipinos.

During the event, NREA Board Chairlady Imelda Magtoto and National President Red Rosales renewed their organization's commitment to helping address the housing backlog in the country.

The event was witnessed by DHSUD Undersecretaries Garry de Guzman, Emmanuel Pineda and Wilfredo Mallari, as well as Assistant Secretaries Daryll Brian Villanueva, Krizzy de Leon, and Sharon Faith Paquiz.

The NREA president further also told DHSUD officials that they have finalized the holding of the 28th NREA-DHSUD National Convention on 16 to 17 May 2024 at Makati Sports Club, Makati City.