The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) welcomed on Sunday Colliers Philippines positive assessment on the growing impact of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program in improving housing accessibility and reinforcing the country’s housing sector.

DHSUD Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling said the department’s commitment to ensuring that affordable and decent housing becomes more accessible to Filipinos by strengthening collaboration between the government and private sector.

“Malaking bagay po ang pag-recognize ng ating mga stakeholder sa positibong epekto ng Expanded 4PH hindi lamang sa housing sector kundi sa ekonomiya at sa buhay ng ating mga kababayan. Dito, nakikita din natin ang magandang epekto ng whole-of-society approach o pagtutulungan hindi lamang ng national at local government kundi pati na rin ng pribadong sektor at ng publiko (This is a huge recognition from our stakeholders, the positive effect of the expanded 4PH in the housing sector, the economy and the lives of our fellowmen. This shows the benefits of a whole-of-society approach and collaboration among the national and local governments and the private and public sector),” Aliling said.

During the Q1 2026 Philippine Property Market Briefing held in Bonifacio Global City recently, Colliers Philippines Research Director Joey Roi Bondoc cited the government’s flagship housing initiative as a key contributor to the increasing activity in the affordable housing segment.

“By prioritizing government intervention to stimulate the economy, the Philippine government’s [Expanded] Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino [4PH] Program is doing wonders for the condominium market, specifically for the urban poor and low-income earners,” Bondoc was quoted as saying by Business Mirror.

Bondoc emphasized the importance of strong collaboration among the national government, local government units, and private sector partners in sustaining the momentum of the housing sector and expanding opportunities for more Filipino families through the program.

“While certain pockets of Metro Manila still grapple with high inventory, the synergy of government-led Keynesian policy, LGU participation, and private sector innovation is successfully pivoting the market toward inclusivity and long-term stability,” Bondoc said

Meanwhile, Aliling said the administration continues to pursue long-term and inclusive housing solutions aligned with the President’s directive to uplift the lives of underserved and low-income communities. (PNA)