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.
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.
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development is weighing a joint policy study with the Department of Trade and Industry’s Board of Investments to determine whether economic housing can be classified as corporate income tax-exempt mass housing under Batas Pambansa Bilang 220.
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is stepping up to address urban housing challenges by integrating high-density housing (HDH) into President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program.
In 2025, the Philippines ranked first globally in disaster risk, with a score of 46.56, due to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire and Typhoon Belt. Officials warn that climate hazards combined with unplanned development worsen danger, especially in cities and coastal zones.
This June, the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will roll out the GSIS Subsidy for STEM Program (GSSP), a new educational aid for qualified children of active GSIS members taking up Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics courses. The initiative supports President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s goal to expand quality education and build a skilled, future-ready Filipino workforce.
House of Investments, Inc. (HI) is broadening its investment horizon after signing a cooperation agreement with Philippine Pharma Procurement, Inc. (PPPI). This move could open new business opportunities across healthcare and other strategic sectors.
Leading fintech firm Salmon has partnered with SM Appliance Center to offer product loans directly inside SM Appliance branches nationwide, bringing flexible financing at the point of purchase.