Photo courtesy of Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD).
Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling has ordered the release of all applications for licenses and registrations of socialized housing projects that are complete and compliant within the first 10 working days of 2026.
The move is aimed at sustaining the positive momentum of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program and encouraging activity in the housing and real estate sector.
Secretary Aliling directed Senior Supervising Undersecretary Sharon Faith Paquiz, relevant bureaus, and all Regional Offices to expedite the processing of Certificate of Registration and License to Sell (CR/LS).
“Natapos ng DHSUD ang taong 2025 na positibo, at bubuksan natin ang 2026 sa mas pinaigting na pagse-serbisyo sa ating mga stakeholders–mga home buyers at private developers, alinsunod sa utos ni Pangulong Marcos Jr.,” he said.
“Dahil sa episyenteng pagtugon sa mga application ng development permits, CR/LS, mas mapapabilis na ang pag-issue ng mga CR-LS, mas maraming socialized housing projects ang magagawa ng private developers, kaya mas maraming pagpipilian para sa ating home buyers,” Secretary Aliling added.
The DHSUD chief stressed that only compliant private developers with complete requirements will benefit from the accelerated release of licenses.
“Alinsunod po ito sa utos ni Pangulong Marcos Jr. na mas pabilisin at linisin ang proseso sa pabahay, palawakin pa ang Expanded 4PH Program upang mas maraming pamilyang Pilipino pa ang matulungang magkaroon ng sariling tahanan na disente, ligtas at abot kaya,” he said.
“Asahan po ninyo ang mas pinaigting na pagsusumikap mula sa buong DHSUD upang mas mapabuti pa namin ang serbisyo pabahay sa darating na 2026,” Aliling added, noting the agency’s strong finish in 2025 with updated policies, streamlined licensing, and simplified tax exemption applications.