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DHSUD to prioritize climate-resilient housing units starting 2027
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development will shift focus toward constructing climate-resilient housing units beginning in 2027, according to statements made during recent budget deliberations in Congress.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is moving toward climate-resilient housing construction starting in 2027, lawmakers revealed Wednesday during congressional budget hearings.
Iloilo City Representative Jam Baronda highlighted the shift in housing strategy during deliberations on the department's proposed budget allocation for the coming fiscal year. The move reflects growing emphasis on building homes designed to withstand extreme weather events and environmental challenges increasingly affecting Filipino communities.
The announcement came as 4K Party-list Representative Iris Montes engaged Baronda on specific details regarding the DHSUD's construction plans and climate adaptation measures. The discussion underscored legislative focus on integrating disaster resilience into the country's affordable housing programs.
Details regarding funding allocation, target beneficiaries, and specific climate-resilient features to be incorporated in the housing units were not immediately disclosed. The initiative represents part of broader government efforts to address both the housing shortage and climate vulnerability in the Philippines.