3. DSHUD Policy in Action: Accelerating Access to Safe Socialized Housing At the Socialized Housing Forum, Undersecretary Henry Yap of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) reframed the conversation on housing, arguing that the challenge is no longer just about building homes, but about rethinking how housing supports livelihoods, dignity, and long-term…

4.Pag-IBIG At the Socialized Housing Forum, Jacqueline Constantino of the Pag-IBIG Fund highlighted how financing mechanisms are evolving to respond to the changing realities of housing demand–moving beyond a single model of homeownership toward more flexible and inclusive approaches. Central to her discussion was a key shift already echoed by earlier speakers: not all Filipinos…

5.QC LGU At the Socialized Housing Forum, Atty. Joselito Conejero of the Quezon City Housing, Community Development and Resettlement Department presented how Quezon City is shifting its housing strategy away from a one-size-fits-all approach and toward a broader system centered on access, affordability, and long-term sustainability. Rather than relying solely on traditional homeownership models, the…

6.Pasig LGU At the Socialized Housing Forum, Ricardo Reyes of the Pasig Urban Settlements Office (PUSO) presented a local government approach that redefines housing as a public service–moving away from traditional relocation models toward more inclusive, in-city solutions. Facing a significant number of informal settler families (ISFs), many of whom live in high-risk areas such…

7. SFHC At the Socialized Housing Forum, Florencio “Jojo” Carandang Jr. of the Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) challenged conventional ideas of housing affordability, arguing that for the country’s poorest sectors, individual solutions are often insufficient–and that the answer may lie in collective approaches. Framing his discussion around “reimagining housing affordability,” Carandang grounded his insights…

8. OSHDP At the Socialized Housing Forum, Atty. Gerwin Panghulan of the Organization of Socialized and Economic Housing Developers of the Philippines (OSHDP) shifted the discussion away from housing shortages alone, and toward a less visible but equally critical issue: the system that governs how housing is delivered. While much of the day focused on…

9. ARTA At the Socialized Housing Forum, Ernesto Perez of the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) brought the discussion towards implementation, focusing on how regulatory systems can either accelerate or stall housing delivery. Framing housing as “the core of economic security,” Perez emphasized that the country’s growing housing backlog is not only a question of supply,…

10 Report-SEDPI Vince Vince Rapisura, Co-founder and President of SEDPI Group of Social Enterprises, presented findings from a recent study that pointed to a stark reality. The current model of socialized housing is fundamentally misaligned with the needs and capacities of the country’s poorest sectors.  Framed around the theme “From Compliance to Communities,” Rapisura emphasized…

1.Lee Chiu Mr. Roy Golez (Head of Research, Lee Chiu Property Consulting) Housing Market Outlook and Urban Development Trends At the 2026 Socialized Housing Forum, Roy Golez of Lee Chiu Property Consultants presented a data-driven overview of the Philippine real estate market that highlights a critical imbalance; while condominium  supply remains abundant in higher-income segments,…

2. Joy Nostalg The Private Sector’s Role in Scaling Socialized Housing At the Socialized Housing Forum, Jack Ng Jr. of Joy-Nostalg Group offered a grounded look into how socialized housing can be delivered at scale. Speaking from nearly a decade of experience in the sector, Ng shared that their entry into socialized housing began in…