Manila, Jan. 4 -- Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling has ordered the release of all compliant applications for licenses and registrations of socialized housing projects with complete requirements under updated rules within the first 10 working days of 2026.

The order is meant to sustain the positive momentum in the nationwide implementation of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program and trigger economic activities in the housing and real estate sector, Aliling said in a news release Sunday.

Aliling directed Senior Supervising Undersecretary Sharon Faith Paquiz, concerned bureaus, and all regional offices to expedite the process...