Quezon City Strengthens Affordable Housing Initiatives Through Pambansang Pabahay Program
Quezon City continues to advance its commitment to providing safe, decent, and affordable housing for its residents through its partnership with the National Government under the Pambansang Pabahay Program, an initiative aimed at addressing the housing needs of thousands of Filipino families, particularly informal settler families (ISFs).
Through the Quezon City Local Government Unit (QCLGU), in collaboration with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the National Housing Authority (NHA), various housing projects are being developed to provide more dignified living conditions for QCitizens while promoting inclusive and sustainable communities.
One of the major initiatives is the Pambansang Pabahay Program: Zero Informal Settler Families (ISF) Program for 2028, launched at Harmony Hills Terraces in Batasan Hills. Under this initiative, the DHSUD and the city government entered into a Memorandum of Understanding supporting the national government’s goal of building one million housing units annually until 2028, with a target of six million houses.
Another significant development is the proposed housing project at the NIA Compound, where the city government and the NHA signed a Usufruct Agreement allowing the development of the 20,955-square-meter property. The project is expected to provide decent housing for 3,675 families currently residing along NIA Road. Beyond residential units, the planned community will include essential facilities such as a playground, daycare center, health center, chapel, and multipurpose hall.
The city has also advanced community-based housing initiatives through its partnership with Children International. Several housing units and open spaces in Damong Maliit, Barangay Nagkaisang Nayon, were formally turned over to the city government and resident beneficiaries. Through this initiative, ownership titles were transferred to 66 beneficiary families, providing them with greater security of tenure and a more stable foundation for their households.
These housing initiatives form part of Quezon City’s 14-point agenda to provide more dignified homes and improve the quality of life of its residents. By working with national government agencies and development partners, the city continues to pursue housing solutions that go beyond shelter by incorporating essential community facilities and services.
For Quezon City University (QCU), these initiatives reflect the importance of building inclusive, resilient, and sustainable communities where access to decent housing contributes to the overall well-being and development of individuals and families.
Through sustained collaboration among government institutions and community partners, Quezon City continues to work toward a future where every family has access to a safe home and an opportunity to live with dignity.
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