In a significant push to address the nation's housing backlog, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called for the nationwide expansion of pre-cast housing facilities. This initiative is a core component of the accelerated implementation of the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) program, aimed at providing homes for Filipino families more efficiently.
Ceremony Highlights Modern Construction Drive
The President led a milestone event for the 4PH program and the 7th anniversary celebration of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) at the Megawide Pre-Cast Plant in Taytay, Rizal. During the ceremony, Marcos emphasized that modern construction technology is essential for speeding up housing delivery without compromising on quality or affordability.
"We will do everything in our power to ensure that this plant you see today will be expanded and multiplied to speed up construction and increase the number of homes we can provide," Marcos declared in his speech, underscoring the administration's commitment to scaling up these facilities.
Tour of Pre-Cast Facility
Marcos toured the Megawide plant, which manufactures pre-cast components such as walls, slabs, beams, and columns specifically for 4PH projects financed by the Pag-IBIG Fund. Pre-cast construction involves producing building parts in a controlled factory setting, allowing for simultaneous work that drastically reduces project timelines compared to traditional methods.
The President noted that these advanced building technologies not only cut construction time but also shorten the waiting period for families dreaming of owning their own homes. From July 2022 to January 2026, the administration has completed and financed over 423,000 housing units through various modalities, according to official data shared during the event.
Symbolic Key Awards and Program Expansions
As part of the ceremony, Marcos presided over the ceremonial awarding of symbolic keys to beneficiaries of both vertical and horizontal housing projects. These projects are located in Palayan, Nueva Ecija; San Mateo, Rizal; Caloocan City; Imus, Cavite; San Fernando, Pampanga; and Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro.
Additionally, Certificates of Lot Award under the Enhanced Community Mortgage Program and Certificates of Entitlement for beneficiaries of long-standing Presidential Proclamations were distributed, broadening the reach of housing assistance.
New Rental Housing Initiative
The event also marked the unveiling of the pilot UP Rental Housing Project inside the University of the Philippines Diliman campus. This expansion integrates rental housing into the 4PH program, catering to diverse housing needs beyond ownership.
DHSUD Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling explained that the Expanded 4PH now offers multiple modalities, including vertical, horizontal, community mortgage, rental housing, and proclamation areas. This multifaceted approach is designed to respond effectively to the varied requirements of different sectors across the country.
Financial Backing and Record Loans
Pag-IBIG Fund Chief Executive Officer Marilene Acosta affirmed the agency's support for modern construction technologies to accelerate the delivery of socialized housing while ensuring affordability. Pag-IBIG has invested PHP10 billion in Megawide-preferred shares to support the construction of more than 7,000 housing units in Cavite over a two-year period. This investment targets a 9 percent annual return, aimed at sustaining competitive dividends for Pag-IBIG members.
In 2025, Pag-IBIG released a record PHP140.54 billion in housing loans, benefiting 90,727 members, highlighting the robust financial mechanisms backing the housing push.
DHSUD's Continued Commitment
Established in 2019 under Republic Act 11201, the DHSUD reaffirmed its dedication to advancing inclusive and resilient communities as it celebrated its seventh year of service. The department's efforts, combined with presidential advocacy and technological innovation, signal a concerted drive to make "housing for all" a tangible reality for Filipinos through streamlined processes and expanded access.
