MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to provide every Filipino family with access to safe, decent, and affordable housing.

Speaking at the opening of the National Housing Expo 2025 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, President Marcos said the event highlights the collective efforts of the government, private sector, and housing agencies to address the country’s housing needs.

“Sa Housing Expo na ito, makikita natin ang bunga ng pagtutulungan ng gobyerno, pribadong sektor, at ng mga tinatawag nating housing agency,” the President said.

Marcos emphasized the government’s ongoing initiatives to expand housing programs, streamline processes, and strengthen support for the housing industry. He said the expo features a range of services—from home design and planning to financial assistance and loan processing.

He also cited the Green Lane Program, which promotes the construction of climate-resilient homes built to withstand changing weather conditions.

The President lauded the Pag-IBIG Fund as one of the government’s most reliable partners in the housing sector.

“Ngayong taon lang, sa pamamagitan ng Pag-IBIG, mahigit 57,000 miyembro ang nabigyan ng pagkakataon na makalipat sa sariling bahay o mapaayos ang kanilang tinitirahan,” Marcos said.

He added that nearly ₱75 billion in cash loans were released this year, benefiting around three million members and helping them meet their financial needs.

Under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Housing (4PH) Program, more Filipinos are now able to access affordable housing loans. Through the Pag-IBIG Fund, low-income earners can avail of loans with interest rates as low as 3 percent per annum, while overseas Filipino workers can also benefit from the same low rates. Beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) are likewise eligible under the expanded initiative.

In line with National Shelter Month, President Marcos announced the awarding of Notices of Approval and Certificates of Entitlement to qualified beneficiaries from Los Baños, Laguna; Lucena City; Iloilo City; and Caloocan City, enabling them to gain ownership of the land they occupy.

“Ilan lamang ito sa mga patunay na ang pangarap, basta’t sinamahan ng tiyaga at may suporta mula sa pamahalaan, sa pribadong sektor, lahat ng sektor ng ating lipunan ay kayang maging reyalidad,” he said.

The President thanked private developers, financial institutions, and the broader housing sector for their continued partnership with the government.

“Nawa’y lalo pa nating patatagin ang ating paglilingkod upang mas marami pa tayong mga kababayang Pilipino na matutulungan,” Marcos added.