CEBU CITY -- The Subdivision and Housing Developers Association (SHDA) Central Visayas Chapter continues to advocate for livable, sustainable, affordable and more accessible housing to Filipino families through its Housing Expo 2025, October 15 at SM City Cebu, highlighting diverse housing options while promoting the shared goal of building inclusive, resilient, and sustainable communities across the region.
“Housing play a vital role in helping the public explore their options. The Housing Expo is a venue where people are aware of the options available because sometimes, they might be limited to one or two developers. But at least when we open it to all our member developers, they see that there’s a variety of options—from low-cost, mid-cost, as well as high-end projects. From those who choose horizontal housing like townhouses or single detached units, to those who prefer mid- and high-rise developments," SHDA Central Visayas President Harold Vince See said, in his opening message at the event.
See added that the Housing Expo is one of the activities lined up by SHDA in observance of National Shelter Month, which seeks to strengthen partnerships within the housing industry and increase public awareness about affordable and sustainable housing opportunities.
The Housing Expo 2025 features several property developers and partner agencies exhibiting a range of residential and mixed-use projects for different income segments. Homebuyers can also consult directly with housing agencies and financing institutions to explore programs designed to make homeownership more accessible.
“The Housing Expo is a platform for collaboration, innovation, and commitment to building sustainable and inclusive communities. Today, we bring government agencies, private developers, financial institutions, and stakeholders with one shared goal—to make decent housing accessible to every Filipino family," Engr. Mark Lindugan, Assistant Regional Director of DHSUD 7 said.
Cesar Bazan, representing the PAG-IBIG Fund, emphasized that housing development should focus on improving lives and strengthening communities. The event highlighted shared mission of providing Filipino families with decent, affordable, and sustainable shelter. “Housing is not just about building structures—it’s about building lives, families, and stronger communities,” he stated.
State and challenges of the housing sector in PH
The Philippines' housing sector faces significant challenges, with a substantial backlog of socialized and economic housing units, the Philippine Statistics Authority placed housing backlog at approximately 6.5 million units, expected to increase by 5% annually.
It said that the Marcos administration aims to build six million housing units in six years, which could help address the shortage while the private sector housing developers called for more collaboration with government to meet the housing demand, specifically on the sustainability and affordability of housing in the countries.
SHDA-Central Visayas believed that addressing the housing challenge can drive economic growth, create jobs, and revitalize the economy, particularly in emerging locations. Making housing units accessible in terms of location and payment schemes is one of the ever-growing challenges in the housing sector.
“Sustainability and infrastructure are also challenging
to developers, SHDA-CV Harold See said, adding that ensuring environmentally
friendly and sustainable development practices as well as providing adequate
infrastructure to support housing developments continue to be challenge.”
Developers said that to overcome these challenges, it's essential to have a multidisciplinary approach that covers political, social, economic, cultural, educational, and engineering disciplines. The development of socialized and economic houses can be a significant driver for the economy. (Photos: CONPC/Robby Alugar)
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