President Marcos Praises DHSUD for Revolutionizing Housing Rights in the Philippines

In a significant acknowledgment, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has lauded the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) for its transformative approach to housing, emphasizing that it should be a fundamental right, not a luxury or a distant goal. During the DHSUD’s sixth anniversary celebration, Marcos highlighted the importance of a home as the foundation of family stability and dignity, and a place where dreams can flourish. He criticized the long-standing view of homeownership as a privilege, a perspective that DHSUD is actively working to change. Since its inception on February 14, 2019, under Republic Act 11201, DHSUD has been instrumental in implementing key initiatives like the Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) and the Pasig River Urban Development (PRUD), aiming to make housing accessible to all Filipinos, not just the privileged few. Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar has been pivotal in driving these projects nationwide, including the Pasig Bigyang Buhay Muli Project. The DHSUD’s anniversary theme, ‘Six Years of Empowering Lives: Building Homes, Building Futures for Every Filipino Family,’ reflects the government’s vision of inclusive development. Marcos stressed that the journey towards ensuring housing for all is ongoing, underscoring that true commitment is shown through sustained effort over time. He concluded by reaffirming the government’s dedication to enabling every Filipino family to build a brighter future, emphasizing that a nation’s success is measured by how many of its citizens can truly call a place home.