The Social Housing Finance Corporation marked its 22nd founding anniversary by forging a partnership with the Land Registration Authority to fast-track land registration and titling for government housing projects nationwide.
SHFC and LRA signed a memorandum of agreement on 20 January 2026 at SHFC’s head office in Makati, aimed at expediting and prioritizing land registration processes for the Key Shelter Agency’s housing initiatives. The agreement was signed by SHFC President and CEO Federico Laxa and LRA Administrator Atty. Gerardo Sirios during the anniversary kickoff event.
Under the agreement, a special lane will be established within the LRA’s Registry of Deeds to accelerate SHFC-related transactions. These include the transfer and issuance of land and condominium titles, individualization of titles, annotation or cancellation of encumbrances, correction of clerical errors, and other land registration concerns.
The partnership supports the Marcos administration’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, which seeks to deliver people-centered housing services, particularly to poor and low-income families. The flagship housing program is being implemented by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development, led by Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling.
“I thank the LRA for this game-changing initiative that will definitely fast-track our documentation processes,” Laxa said. “We will continue to secure such cooperation from other agencies and institutions that will potentially provide greater benefits to our communities. This is in line with our mission to continue nurturing our communities beyond providing them with homes.”
Sirios, for his part, reiterated LRA’s support for SHFC’s housing programs, underscoring their role in advancing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s vision of a Bagong Pilipinas.
“We at LRA support SHFC’s programs and mandate in financing and developing socialized housing projects for the low-income families,” he said.
SHFC said it continues to expand its network and strengthen partnerships as part of efforts to modernize its housing programs and respond to evolving needs. In 2025, the agency partnered with the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System Regulatory Office to provide discounted water rates and with unconnected.org to deliver free internet access to beneficiaries.
Other partners include Apl.de.Ap Foundation and water.org, which collaborate with SHFC to improve access to basic services and enhance the quality of life in its communities.
Guided by the theme “Championing Communities Today and Tomorrow,” SHFC renewed its commitment to transform, empower and nurture the communities it serves.