Seven years on: DHSUD builds hope for Filipino families
‘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,’ Secretary Aliling said.
MARCOS with DHSUD Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling, oversees Cebu’s first Bayanihan Village.
Photograph courtesy of DHSUD
Envision finally receiving the keys to a safe, decent home after years of waiting — this is the real magic that is unfolding for Filipino families through seven years of reasonable reforms at the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD). These reforms are powering President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s flagship Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, turning big ideas into real, life-changing homes.
THE nationwide rollout of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s pro-poor Expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program continues to change and uplift the lives of thousands of Filipino families.
Photograph courtesy of DHSUD
With the theme “Seven Years of Continuing Service: Celebrating Our People and Partners in Building Homes, Building Communities, and Building Happiness,” DHSUD celebrates its anniversary with a people-first approach, combining program expansion, policy changes and sincere care. This, DHSUD Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling explains, has accelerated the drive for better housing and thriving communities.
DHSUD, which was established in 2019 by Republic Act 11201, consolidates all housing and urban initiatives under one roof. President Marcos Jr.’s powerful 4PH Program was then launched in 2022, and under Secretary Aliling’s leadership, it expanded in 2025.
“Ang positibong pag-arangkada ng Expanded 4PH ay bunga ng sama-sama at pagtutulungan ng lahat ng kawani ng DHSUD at ng ating attached agencies, alinsunod sa malinaw na direktiba ni Pangulong Marcos Jr. na maghatid ng maayos, ligtas, at disenteng pabahay para sa bawat pamilyang Pilipino (The positive progress of Expanded 4PH is the result of the collective and collaborative efforts of all DHSUD staff and our attached agencies, in accordance with the clear directive of the President to deliver proper, safe, and decent housing for every Filipino family).” Aliling said.
MORE Ilonggos benefited from various modalities under the 4PH.