Region 1 - DHSUD

𝐃𝐇𝐒𝐔𝐃 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦

In a continuing effort to strengthen development planning and investment programming, DHSUD Regional Office I represented by Dr. Claudine B. Valdez, EnP., Project Development Officer V, and Mr. Joshua Paolo Lachica, Administrative Officer II (Budget Officer), represented the office during the Region I Public Investment Programming (PIP) Forum held on 08 June 2026 at the FOCC, San Fernando City, La Union.

Organized by the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DepDev), the forum gathered representatives from national government agencies, local government units, state universities and colleges, government-owned and controlled corporations, civil society organizations, and the private sector to align development priorities and strengthen the public investment programming process in the Ilocos Region.

The activity focused on presenting the priorities under the Regional Development Plan (RDP) and Regional Development Investment Program (RDIP), identifying and prioritizing programs, activities, and projects responsive to regional development needs, and facilitating the inclusion of priority initiatives in the Regional National Investment Programming (RNIP) process and other public investment mechanisms.

The forum featured comprehensive discussions on the Development Cycle and its relation to investment programming, the mainstreaming of thematic plans into development planning processes, an overview of the Regional National Investment Programming process, and detailed instructions on the completion of programming forms. These discussions culminated in workshop sessions where participants received personalized coaching and technical guidance.

More importantly, the forum underscored that public investment programming extends beyond technical compliance. It serves as a convergence mechanism that promotes collaboration, evidence-based decision-making, and shared accountability among development stakeholders. Through sustained coordination and strategic investment planning, the region can better respond to emerging challenges while advancing inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development.

The participation of DHSUD in the forum reflects the agency’s continuing commitment to advancing sound development planning practices and ensuring that priority programs and projects contribute meaningfully to the achievement of regional and local development goals.

A strong earthquake has struck off the coast of Sarangani this morning, and a tsunami warning is now in effect across several coastal provinces in Mindanao.

I have directed all relevant government agencies to act immediately.

The Office of Civil Defense and the NDRRMC are now coordinating disaster response and monitoring across all affected areas. The DSWD has been directed to pre-position relief goods and ensure that evacuation centers are ready and operational. The DPWH is on standby to assess damage to roads, bridges, and critical infrastructure, and to clear routes needed for rescue and relief operations.

I am also ordering the suspension of classes in all levels across affected areas in Mindanao until further notice. The safety of our children comes first. DepEd will coordinate with local government units on this.

To our kababayans in the affected provinces, please heed the tsunami warning. Move to higher ground now. Do not wait. Your life is more important than anything left behind.

The national government is moving and we will not leave Mindanao behind. I am in constant communication with our regional offices and local chief executives on the ground.

Updates will be provided as the situation develops.

PUBLIC ADVISORY. Pursuant to Proclamation No. 1006 dated 03 September 2025 and in observance of Independence Day, Central and Regional Offices will be closed on Friday, 12 June 2026.

Regular office operations will continue from 08-11 June 2026 (Monday to Thursday), 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Clients and stakeholders are advised to schedule their visits and transactions during the said office hours.

The DHSUD Regional Office 7 rejects claim of 10,000 housing units awaiting permits

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This June, the Philippines marks Judiciary Month, celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Supreme Court.

Declared under Presidential Proclamation No. 1265, s. 2026, the observance calls on government agencies, local government units, the private sector, and civil society to support and partake in the commemoration.

Established on June 11, 1901 through Act No. 136 of the Philippine Commission, the Supreme Court has stood as a pillar of justice—first led by Chief Justice Cayetano Arellano.

In line with this milestone year, the Court unveils a series of activities under the theme: “SC: 125 Years of Tradition and Innovation.”

Stay tuned for updates through the official social media channels of the Supreme Court.

𝐃𝐇𝐒𝐔𝐃, 𝐃𝐒𝐖𝐃 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈 𝟒𝐏𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬

𝐒𝐀𝐍 𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐎 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘, 𝐋𝐚 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 — National government agencies joined forces to secure permanent housing for graduating Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries in Region I.

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Region I, alongside Pag-IBIG Fund La Union, held a virtual orientation on the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program last May 12–13, 2026.

This activity was spearheaded by DHSUD RO1, OIC – Regional Director, Engr. Eleador F. Balgos and Dr. Claudine B. Valdez, EnP, Expanded 4PH Regional Focal.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬
• 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: DHSUD, DSWD, and Pag-IBIG Fund collaborated to transition vulnerable families into stable, secure homeowners.
• 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠: DHSUD Region I OIC-Regional Director Engr. Eleador F. Balgos presented existing 4PH projects designed for 4Ps graduates.
• 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: DSWD RO1 Regional Director Marie Angela S. Gopalan emphasized the mission to provide affordable, decent housing to marginalized sectors.
• 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐩: Technical experts Engr. Larry T. Ramos (DHSUD) and Joy Tesoro (Pag-IBIG Fund) discussed construction frameworks, loan applications, and monthly amortization computations.

The two-day orientation successfully trained DSWD personnel, empowering them to effectively guide 4Ps graduates toward affordable homeownership.