Aliling pushes for horizontal housing in 4PH recalibration

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is intensifying its efforts to address the country’s urgent need for affordable housing by expanding its flagship Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program to include subdivision-style housing projects, Secretary Jose Ramon P. Aliling announced Monday.

Speaking at the DHSUD central office, Aliling said this recalibration will make the program more inclusive and responsive to Filipinos’ diverse housing needs.

“We are broadening the 4PH by incorporating horizontal developments, alongside the vertical condominiums that have been our focus. This will help increase housing output and reach more families,” he explained.

The shift aims to accelerate housing production by making room for subdivision-type projects, which local governments and private developers often find more practical and faster to build.

Secretary Aliling also underscored the Department’s commitment to transparency and good governance, reaffirming a strict “zero tolerance” policy against corruption.

“This is a priority for me and the President. You know my track record during my previous role as undersecretary – we will not allow corruption to undermine our programs,” he said.

To ensure a unified approach, Aliling called for stronger cooperation among DHSUD’s Key Shelter Agencies (KSAs) and invited private developers and other stakeholders to monthly dialogues aimed at harmonizing policies and streamlining housing procedures.

“By working closely together, we can provide better services and make housing more accessible to all Filipinos,” he said.

The expanded 4PH program is a cornerstone of the administration’s plan to deliver 1 million housing units annually through 2028, addressing the country’s growing demand for affordable shelter.