Legazpi City: About 15,000 housing units under the Marcos administration’s Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program are expected to rise in this city, Mayor Alfredo Garbin said Thursday.

According to Philippines News Agency, the construction of the housing units aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s vision of the “Pabahay Para sa Lahat (Housing for All)” and is aimed at addressing the housing backlog and helping decongest urban settlements in the city.

Mayor Garbin emphasized the city government’s commitment to providing necessary housing units to citizens without homes, especially those from informal sectors who want to avail of this opportunity. The PHP10 billion project by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and a private developer will cover 30 hectares in Barangay Taysan.

Garbin expressed gratitude for the trust placed by the national government, particularly DHSUD, in the city’s governance, leading to the selection of Legazpi City for one of the biggest housing investments. He highlighted that the project is an opportunity for informal settlers, especially those occupying private lands and facing eviction.

Qualified beneficiaries can avail of the housing units for as low as PHP3,500 a month, provided they are active members of the Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-IBIG. The project is also expected to boost local employment and economic activity, with thousands of jobs being created during the construction period for workers, laborers, architects, engineers, and managers.

The housing project will include amenities and facilities such as a clubhouse, swimming pool, and recreational park and is anticipated to generate livelihood opportunities for residents. The groundbreaking activity is scheduled for April 24 and will be attended by DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar. The first building is expected to be delivered by the second quarter of 2026, with the entire project targeted for completion by 2030.