Synergy with public sector drives optimism for housing developers

The Subdivision and Housing Developers Association (SHDA), Inc. expressed optimism for addressing the housing problem in the country, driven by the synergy between the private and public sectors.

- By CATHERINE TALAVERA

The industry association for housing and development in the Philippines recently partnered with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) to hold the 33rd National Developers Convention, which gathered key government heads, industry leaders, and professionals in the housing and real estate sector.

The event served as a pivotal gathering, uniting public officials, private sector developers, suppliers, housing industry experts, and essential shelter sector stakeholders. It provides a platform for the administration to engage in dialogue regarding its housing and urban development policy and program priorities.

The SHDA noted that the convention's deliberations are geared toward identifying effective strategies and viable solutions to tackle the hurdles facing the housing industry.

"One big difference, if I can say for this national convention without having to refer to the personalities of the past, is that at least the private sector represented by SHDA feels that we have a fighting chance in actually trying to solve the housing problem this time around," SHDA National Chairman Leonardo Dayao Jr. said in a press conference.

"We have seen the commitment of the department (DSHUD), especially the likes of Usec. Faith as well as the Secretary," he added, referring to DHSUD Senior Undersecretary Sharon Faith Paquiz and Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling.