SHFC turns over homes to Caloocan beneficiaries under 4PH
The Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC), in partnership with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), officially turned over housing units to beneficiary families of the Mapalad Ka Homeowners’ Association, Inc. in Caloocan City on June 4 under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
The turnover covered the initial 36 units of a three-story housing development intended for informal settler families who previously lived along waterways in Quezon City. The event was led by DHSUD Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling and SHFC President and Chief Executive Officer Federico Laxa.
Long-awaited dream fulfilled
The housing project forms part of the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program, which seeks to accelerate the delivery of sustainable and affordable housing solutions for low-income Filipino families through various shelter initiatives.
Beneficiaries of the project previously resided along the waterways of Sta. Monica in Quezon City and within Maria Luisa Subdivision in Camarin. Through SHFC’s Vertical Enhanced Community Mortgage Program, the families were provided an opportunity to transition into safer and more secure housing.
In his message, Laxa highlighted the community’s nearly two-decade journey toward homeownership.
“Matapos ang 19 years na paglalakbay mula ‘nung umpisahan ito at planuhin ang proyektong ito, mapalad na kayo ngayon. Matagal nang mapalad ang HOA ninyo pero ngayon maisasakatuparan na ang pangarap ninyong magkaroon ng sariling bahay at lupa,” said Laxa.
The SHFC chief emphasized that the turnover represented more than just the delivery of housing units, describing it as the realization of a long-standing aspiration shared by members of the homeowners’ association.
Government reinforces housing commitment
Following the turnover ceremony, Aliling and Laxa personally inspected the housing units to ensure they met standards for safety, quality, and livability. They also engaged directly with beneficiaries to determine what additional government support may be needed as families transition into their new community.
During the event, members of the Mapalad Ka Homeowners’ Association signed the Kasulatan ng Restriksyon (KasuRes), a document outlining residents’ rights, responsibilities, and community regulations aimed at promoting order, safety, and harmonious living within the housing development.
Homeowners’ association president Princess Benilan expressed gratitude to the national government, DHSUD, and SHFC for helping transform the community’s dream into reality.
“Masayang-masaya po ang mga miyembro ng Mapalad Ka HOA. Mapalad na mapalad po kami kasi po dinala ‘yung simpleng pangarap namin ng Social Housing. Marami pong pinagdaanan ang pangarap na ito, maraming hirap, maraming pagod. Maraming salamat po sa DHSUD, kay Pangulong Bongbong Marcos, at sa Social Housing Finance Corporation,” said Benilan.
Also present during the ceremony were DHSUD Senior Undersecretary Eduardo Robles Jr., SHFC Executive Vice President Atty. Junefe Payot, and Mega Manila Group Vice President Engr. Elsa Juliana Calimlim.
The turnover underscores the continuing efforts of DHSUD and SHFC to provide secure tenure, improved living conditions, and sustainable communities for Filipino families through responsible homeownership and community development initiatives.
