President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. assured the public that his administration will further expand housing programs to provide safe, decent, and affordable homes for every Filipino family.
Speaking at the National Housing Expo 2025 on Thursday, October 23, the President acknowledged the persistent struggles of many Filipinos to secure permanent shelter.
“Ang pagkakaroon ng sariling bahay ay nananatiling mailap para sa marami nating kababayan. May mga pamilyang taon nang nangungupahan, palipat-lipat ng tirahan, laging may pangamba na baka sila’y mapaalis sa kanilang tinitirhan, may iba naman, siksikan sa maliit na kwarto, nagtitiis para lang may masilungan,” said Marcos, expressing sympathy for the plight of millions of Filipino families.
He stressed that the government continues to broaden its housing initiatives and streamline processes to speed up the delivery of homes to deserving beneficiaries.
“Kaya naman nagsusumikap ang pamahalaan na palawakin ang ating programa, pabilisin ang mga proseso, at palalimin ang inyong suporta sa sektor ng pabahay,” he added.
Marcos also lauded the accomplishments of various housing programs, made possible through collaboration between the government, private sector, and housing agencies.
He highlighted the Greenlane Program, which promotes climate-resilient housing designed to withstand changing weather conditions.
“Mayroon tayong programa na Greenlane, na climate-resistant o handa sa kahit anong hamon ng panahon ang inyong mga tahanan,” he noted.
Marcos recognized the Pag-IBIG Fund as a trusted partner in the country’s housing efforts, noting that over 57,000 members have been able to move into their own homes this year alone.
“Basta’t usaping pabahay, isa sa mga matatawag at mapapagkatiwalaang katuwang natin ay ang Pag-IBIG. Ngayong taon lamang, sa pamamagitan ng Pag-IBIG, mahigit 57,000 miyembro ang nabigyan ng pagkakataon na makalipat sa sariling bahay o mapaayos ang kanilang tinitirhan,” Marcos proudly shared.
He also reported that the agency released nearly ₱75 billion in cash loans, benefiting almost three million members who needed immediate financial assistance.
Under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Housing (4PH) Program, more Filipinos—including overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and 4Ps beneficiaries—have gained access to affordable housing assistance.
“Sa pamamagitan ng Pag-IBIG Fund, maaari nang makakuha ng abot-kayang housing loan, kabilang na ang alok na tatlong porsyentong interest rate kada taon para sa mga kababayan nating maliit ang kita,” the President affirmed.
In celebration of National Shelter Month, the government is also set to distribute Notices of Approval and Certificates of Entitlement to families from Los Baños, Laguna; Lucena City; Iloilo City; and Caloocan City, through a Presidential Proclamation.
“Sa wakas, pormal nang mapapasainyo ang mga lupang matagal na ninyong tinitirahan,” Marcos assured.
Ending his speech on a hopeful note, Marcos emphasized that with strong government support, every Filipino dream of owning a home can become a reality.