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House backs bigger DHSUD budget to spur housing
Lawmakers are advocating for an increased budget for the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) to address the nation's housing deficit.
During budget deliberations for 2026, DHSUD Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling presented the agency's updated targets, including its Zero Backlog Program and digitalization efforts.
Despite the proposed P5.5 billion budget, many legislators pushed for greater funding to support President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program.
The 4PH Program now encompasses horizontal housing, rental and incremental housing, and a revived Community Mortgage Program (CMP).
Representative Albee Benitez emphasized the significant economic benefits of housing, stating that it stimulates over 50 allied industries and creates employment opportunities.
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