4PH Housing Program as Government Flagship

The Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 cites a housing backlog of approximately 6.8 million units from 2017 to 2022.
To address this demand, the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program was launched to stimulate housing development and support economic growth.
Success of the 4PH program depends on strengthening DHSUD and its Key Shelter Agencies and coordination with National Government Agencies (NGAs) and Local Government Units (LGUs).

The 4PH Program is declared a flagship government program.
DHSUD is designated as the lead implementing agency for housing and human settlements management nationwide.
All NGAs, LGUs, and government entities are mandated to fully support and cooperate with DHSUD in program implementation.

DHSUD tasked to identify suitable lands owned by national and local governments for housing, including new townships and estates.
Coordination with concerned NGAs and LGUs is required for land identification and development.
DHSUD can recommend to the President, through the DENR, issuance of Proclamations to declare public lands alienable and disposable specifically for housing and human settlements, subject to applicable laws.

NGAs, agencies, instrumentalities, including GOCCs and subsidiaries, plus LGUs must inventory lands they own or administer.
Inventories must be submitted to DHSUD within 60 calendar days of the order’s issuance.
Focus on idle lands or lands unused for at least 10 years without improvements, per specific legal provisions.
Land Registration Authority (LRA) will assist agencies by providing title lists and certified copies.

DHSUD authorized to acquire ownership or administration of identified lands for housing purposes, subject to existing laws.
LRA to cancel previous titles and re-issue titles under DHSUD’s name according to the Property Registration Decree.
Immediate development of these lands is mandated once acquired.

DHSUD, either directly or through KSAs, may exercise eminent domain to expropriate lands necessary for housing projects.
All actions under this provision must comply with existing laws, rules, and regulations.

All concerned NGAs, instrumentalities, GOCCs, and partner LGUs are required to provide assistance and support to DHSUD to facilitate effective program implementation.

NGAs, instrumentalities, GOCCs are directed; LGUs are enjoined to submit regular implementation reports to DHSUD.
DHSUD tasked to consolidate reports and submit summaries to the President via the Office of the Executive Secretary.

DHSUD will assess and propose additional positions and organizational adjustments necessary for program administration.
Proposed changes require review and approval from the Department of Budget and Management complying with relevant laws and regulations.

DHSUD must formulate implementing rules and regulations within 30 working days from the effectivity of this Order to ensure proper execution.

Initial funding will be taken from current appropriations of concerned agencies.
Subsequent funding will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act following standard budget processes.

Separability clause ensures that invalid provisions will not affect the validity of the remainder of the Order.
Conflicting orders, rules, regulations, or parts thereof are repealed or modified.

The Order takes effect upon publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.