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Top builders back expanded 4PH rollout

More Quadruple A contractors are lining up behind the Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, signaling rising private sector confidence in the government’s flagship housing push led by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD).

Gov’t reboots housing incentives amid cost surge

The government is considering a higher tax incentive ceiling for socialized and economic housing, a move seen as a bid to keep affordable homebuilding viable as construction costs continue to climb.

Human Settlements fast-tracks approvals to jumpstart housing

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is starting 2026 with a clear message to developers: if your papers are complete, expect faster approvals.

Housing shortfall widens as supply lags

Data from the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development show the national housing backlog reached 10.65 million units in 2024, highlighting decades of unmet demand that continue to weigh on affordability and urban planning.

Human Settlements expands rentals, targets 10 projects in 2026

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) said at least 10 additional rental housing projects are set to be launched in the first quarter of 2026, reinforcing rental housing as a core modality under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, according to the agency’s yearend report.

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Exporters warn shutdown risks amid fuel, supply crunch

Exporters in the Philippines are warning of looming business closures as surging fuel costs and persistent supply chain disruptions strain operations, with many firms saying they may last only a few months without urgent government support.

Tanduay boosts LTG earnings as profits hit new record in 2025

Tanduay Distillers, Inc. helped drive strong earnings for the Lucio Tan Group (LTG) in 2025, as the conglomerate posted its fourth straight year of record profits.

BSP grants relief measures amid energy crisis

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has approved temporary relief measures to help banks and borrowers cope with rising energy costs and supply issues linked to tensions in the Middle East.

IMF slashes Philippines 2026 growth outlook sharply

The Philippines faces a markedly weaker growth trajectory after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its 2026 expansion forecast to 4.1 percent, citing intensifying global shocks and a softer domestic backdrop.

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