Thousands of working-class families here are set to benefit from a new socialized housing project under the government’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program.

Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling on Tuesday inspected the first batch of house-and-lot units ready for turnover at the Deca Homes Gensan 2 project in Barangay Apopong.

"Alinsunod po ito sa direktiba ni Pangulong Marcos Jr. para sa mas inklusibong programang pabahay lalo na para sa working class. Sa Expanded 4PH may modalities para sa lahat, mula sa working class hanggang sa informal sectors. At hindi lang ang coverage sa beneficiaries ang na-expand natin kundi pati ang mga lugar kung saan tayo may proyekto -- mula Luzon, Visayas, at Mindanao. Asahan po ninyo na mas marami pa tayong ganitong proyekto sa mga susunod na buwan," Aliling said.

Once completed, the subdivision will feature 7,430 units offered through Pag-IBIG Fund’s subsidized home loan program, providing more affordable homeownership opportunities for middle- and working-class residents.

Deca Homes, one of the country’s leading developers of affordable housing, will turn over the first batch of units to buyers in March. Alexander Sotto, the company’s chief operating officer, said 600 units have already been sold in four months, with 200 units planned for construction each month to meet demand.

The project spans nearly 499,000 square meters and includes parks, open spaces, and community facilities.

“This project in General Santos City demonstrates that the Expanded 4PH Program is not limited to urban centers in Luzon. We are building communities where Filipino families can thrive, live with dignity, security and fresh hope as directed by President Marcos Jr.,” Aliling said.

“By delivering socialized housing at a subsidized rate, we make homeownership attainable for the working class-- from the minimum wage earners and low-income families. This is inclusive growth translated into real homes as envisioned by our President,” he added.

Aliling said the Expanded 4PH program provides Filipino families with opportunities to achieve homeownership and build stable communities.

“Sa ilalim ng direktiba ni Pangulong Marcos Jr., malinaw ang ating layunin, ang mabigyan ng maayos, ligtas, at disenteng tirahan ang bawat pamilyang Pilipino. Sa pamamagitan ng Expanded 4PH, binibigyan natin ng tunay na pagkakataon ang ating mga kababayan na magkaroon ng dignidad na pamumuhay,” he said.