Pag-IBIG, DHSUD officials visit Laguna housing site

Pasinaya Heights How Pag-IBIG and DHSUD are Expediting Affordable Housi
Housing for Filipino Families

The Pursuit of Affordable Housing in the Philippines

In a significant effort to address the pressing issue of affordable housing
housing in the Philippines, officials from the Department of Human Settleme
Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the Home Development Mutual F
Fund, also known as Pag-IBIG Fund, recently conducted a site inspection at 
Pasinaya Heights, a pioneering condominium development in Cabuyao, Laguna.

Affordable Housing A Top Priority

The visit was part of the government's efforts to expedite affordable housi
housing for Filipino families. In his administration, President Ferdinand M
Marcos Jr. has made it clear that decent and affordable housing is a top pr
priority. As such, the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) P
Program aims to make homeownership more accessible to more Filipinos.

Pag-IBIG's Key Role in Expedited Affordable Housing

At the forefront of this effort is Pag-IBIG Fund, which has been working cl
closely with DHSUD and private developers to deliver affordable housing opt
options. According to Marilene Acosta, CEO of Pag-IBIG Fund, the agency's s
subsidized 3% interest rate during the first five years makes it possible f
for eligible borrowers to purchase Pasinaya Heights units at an affordable 
monthly payment of around P5,919.

The Benefits of Expedited Affordable Housing

So what does this mean for Filipino families? According to Acosta, every pe
peso saved from monthly housing payments can be used for other essential ex
expenses, such as food, education, health care, utilities, and more. This n
not only helps ease the monthly burden on families but also allows them to 
build a better future.

The Power of Public-Private Partnerships

The success of Pasinaya Heights is a testament to the power of public-priva
public-private partnerships in delivering affordable housing solutions. Joy
Joy Nostalg Hearth Corp., the developer behind the project, has been recogn
recognized as one of Pag-IBIG Fund's top-performing partners, reflecting it
its significant contribution to expanding access to affordable housing for 
Filipino workers.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the role of Pag-IBIG and DHSUD officials in visiting Pasinay
Pasinaya Heights is a significant step forward in expedited affordable hous
housing for Filipino families. By working together with private developers 
and providing subsidized housing loan rates, these organizations are making
making homeownership more accessible to more people. As we move forward int
into 2026 and beyond, it will be essential to continue this momentum and bu
build on the success of initiatives like Pasinaya Heights.

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Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

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