Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar on Sunday said the agency has reinforced its standing anti-corruption policy through a June 14 memorandum against “corruption, irregularity, and influence-peddling.”
He reminded all DHSUD officials and employees to “adhere to the highest standard of professionalism.”
“The department will not tolerate any form of corruption, irregularity, and influence-peddling, especially among relatives of DHSUD officials and employees, that will undermine its vision,” he said.
“Violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law,” he added.
He assured the public that the agency would follow “all relevant laws, directives, and standards in the pursuit of its mandates, and welcomes (public) feedback to ensure continuous improvement in our delivery of service.”
He issued the memorandum as part of DHSUD’s proactive measures against scammers who could be taking advantage of the implementation of the flagship Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Housing (4PH) Program. Rio N. Araja
The public must only transact with DHSUD, its key shelter agencies, other government offices, and partner-local government units, and not to private individuals or groups.
DHSUD aims to address the country’s backlog pegged at more than 6.5 million units, and is expected to go full blast in the coming weeks.