The Chamber of Real Estate and Builders’ Associations Inc. (CREBA) is renewing its call for lasting and meaningful reforms to address the country’s decades-old housing backlog, presenting a fresh opportunity to confront homelessness and elevate the real estate sector’s role in national development.
“We are ready to work with our lawmakers toward a future where every Filipino has a place to call home — and where housing becomes the cornerstone of a stronger, more resilient economy,” CREBA said in a statement Wednesday.
As the umbrella organization of the Philippine real estate and housing industry, CREBA brings over five decades of advocacy experience in promoting inclusive growth, sustainable development and access to decent housing for all Filipinos.
The group reaffirmed its commitment to serve as a vital partner in shaping policies that empower both communities and industry players.
In support of the recently recalibrated Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program (4PH) under Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling, CREBA outlined several legislative priorities designed to resolve the country’s persistent housing shortfall, streamline property development processes and improve the overall real estate investment climate.
Among the group’s key proposals include amendments to Republic Act 7279 (Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992) to revise the balanced housing provisions; reforms to the Maceda Law (RA 6552) to strike a fairer balance between the interests of homebuyers and developers; passage of the long-pending National Land Use Act (NLUA), which aims to establish a clear, strategic framework for the rational use of land and natural resources; and, legislation for a comprehensive home financing program to expand long-term, affordable housing credit options for low- and middle-income families.
CREBA is also pushing for improvements to laws governing property registration, taxation, rental housing and fiscal incentives to eliminate regulatory bottlenecks and fast-track the delivery of housing units nationwide.
The group appealed to lawmakers in both chambers of Congress to support these measures, stressing the need for policies that yield real, measurable outcomes.
In the lead-up to its annual national convention on Oct. 15-17, 2025, in Baguio City, CREBA vowed to engage with government leaders, experts and stakeholders to rally support for a housing-focused policy agenda and present concrete solutions to the country’s shelter crisis.
