By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet
Synonymous with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s vision of ensuring that Filipinos live in decent homes nestled within flourishing communities across the country, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) formally opened this year’s celebration of the National Shelter Month celebration on Wednesday.
In a statement read by DHSUD Senior Undersecretary Sharon Faith Paquiz, Housing Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling noted two significant achievements in the continuing nationwide rollout of the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program.
The Housing czar said, “Ito ang pilot rental project sa ilalim ng Expanded 4PH. Makikinabang dito ang constituents ng UP, partikular sa mga ISFs. Umpisa pa lamang ito, mas marami pang rental housing projects ang ating isusulong alinsunod sa utos ni Pangulong Marcos Jr. para sa pagsusulong nang buhay na mas may dignidad.”
He added, “Magkakaroon na rin ng Certificates of Award para sa ating mga kababayan na naninirahan sa mga lugar na sakop ng ilang Presidential Proclamations sa mga susunod na linggo. Ito’y magbibigay kasiguruhan at peace of mind sa mga kababayan natin na dekada nang nakatira sa lupang hindi nila pag-aari.”
With the theme “Build Homes, Build Happiness,” DHSUD, along with attached agencies and various stakeholder groups, jumpstarted the month-long celebration of the National Shelter Month with a simple program and opening of exhibit booths at the Central Office.
During the program, several DHSUD Regional Offices were recognized for achieving “zero backlog” on actionable items regarding regulatory. Meanwhile, some known names in the housing industry also delivered their messages of support for DHSUD and its leadership.
DHSUD’s month-long celebration underscores the whole-of-government approach that has opened up opportunities for Filipinos to have access to shelters that serve as safe havens for their families.
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