SHFC emphasizes holistic approach in government shelter programs at Asia Pacific Shelter and Settlements Forum
Published on 21 October 2024
Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) Executive Vice President Atty. Junefe Payot participated as a panelist at the 2024 Asia Pacific Shelter and Settlements Forum (APSSF), which runs from October 21 to 23 at The Heritage Hotel Manila. The forum, themed “Building Towards Inclusive and Resilient Homes and Communities,” focuses on innovative approaches to housing and shelter.
During the session titled “Building Resilience – Innovations in the Philippine Government Shelter Programs,” EVP Payot emphasized SHFC’s comprehensive approach to the Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, launched under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. As a licensed urban planner, he particularly highlighted the role of the vertical housing design and the in-city housing approach in strengthening community resilience against calamities.
The APSSF, co-organized by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), serves as a platform to foster a network of shelter professionals across the Asia-Pacific region. The event encourages the exchange of knowledge and best practices to address housing challenges on local, national, and global levels.
DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar delivered the keynote speech at the event, reaffirming the government’s commitment to reducing housing backlogs while strengthening disaster preparedness measures within the housing sector.
Alongside EVP Payot, the panel included DHSUD Undersecretary Garry De Guzman, HDMF Senior Vice President Fermin Sta. Maria, Jr., NHMFC Vice President Maria Luisa Favila, and NHA Corporate Planning Department Manager Cromwell Teves.