Stronger public-private partnership urged to allow more Filipinos acquire homes

GMA Network - Oct 27, 2026

A member of the House committee on banks and financial intermediaries has called for enhanced collaboration among government agencies, real estate developers, and housing finance institutions to narrow the gap between residential property prices and the purchasing capacity of Filipino families.

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Stronger public-private partnership urged to allow more Filipinos acquire homes

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Villegas urges Palace to stand firm on West Philippine Sea

‘Undas’ sideline sustains Koronadal families

US rejects record 1 in 4 South Korean visitor visa applicants, over four times Japan's rate

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Taiwan sees growth potential in PH food sector

BFAR invests P34.66M to boost Zamboanga seaweed output

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South Korea's top-ranked university eyes students in Vietnam, China for its first international-only division

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BPI to raise at least P5B from new sustainability bonds

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