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MAKATI CITY, 24 April 2026—Public school teachers and education personnel are set to benefit from streamlined processing and special privileges as the Department of Education (DepEd) secures priority access in the upcoming nationwide housing fairs of the Home Development Mutual Fund, commonly known as the Pag-IBIG Fund.
Education Secretary Sonny Angara initiated the coordination with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and Pag-IBIG Fund to support DepEd personnel facing challenges in securing homes due to rising property costs, limited financing access and lack of information on available housing programs.
"Sa pamamagitan ng pakikipagtulungan natin sa Pag-IBIG, sinisiguro natin na ang ating mga guro ay prayoridad sa programa sa pabahay ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos. Layunin nating pagaanin ang proseso para magkaroon sila ng sariling tahanan na abot-kaya at disente,” Angara said.
Pag-IBIG Fund CEO Marilene Acosta expressed full support for the partnership, saying the agency is committed to providing specialized lanes and dedicated counselling to ensure educators are well-informed of their benefits.
“Sa Pag-IBIG Fund, lubos po naming kinikilala ang mahalagang papel ng ating mga guro at kawani ng edukasyon sa paghubog ng kinabukasan ng ating bansa. Kaya naman ang ating housing fairs ay isa sa mga konkretong paraan upang maisakatuparan ang direktiba ni Pangulong Marcos na mas ilapit sa mas maraming Pilipino ang dekalidad at abot-kayang pabahay, partikular sa sektor ng edukasyon,” Acosta said.
“Sa pakikipagtulungan natin sa DepEd, binibigyan natin ang ating mga guro ng priority access at gabay mula sa ating mga Lingkod ng Pag-IBIG sa mga gaganaping housing fairs, upang mas madali nilang mahanap ang tahanang disente, abot-kaya, at angkop sa pangangailangan ng kanilang pamilya,” she added.
Through the Pag-IBIG housing fairs, DepEd personnel can explore affordable housing units, receive on-site counseling on financing terms and requirements, and initiate loan applications while availing exclusive offers for government employees.
The initial leg of the housing fairs are scheduled for April 27 to 28 at The Jose Rizal Coliseum in Calamba City, Laguna, and April 30 to May 1 at the IEC Convention Center in Cebu City.
To facilitate a smoother experience, registered employees will be issued a Pag-IBIG Loan Value Card, which expedites evaluation at developer booths and allows for a preliminary loan assessment.
Depending on the number of pre-registered participants, Pag-IBIG has arranged shuttle services to transport personnel to the housing fair sites for added convenience.
This institutional push aims to replicate the success of long-time employees like Maridel Ignacio, who secured a home in Rizal province through a special housing loan facility of DepEd in partnership with Pag-IBIG. Ignacio availed of the loan facility for DepEd’s housing project in 1996, and now lives in a community alongside her fellow employees.
In partnership with DHSUD, Pag-IBIG is showcasing over 20,000 housing units during these events. Additional housing fairs are scheduled for Mindanao and Metro Manila to ensure broad accessibility.
To address concerns over affordability, Pag-IBIG has updated its product list to offer more affordable packages, including discounts of up to 45% on acquired assets, specialized group sales, and properties matching teachers’ salary brackets.
By providing direct access to developers and logistical support, DepEd continues to prioritize the long-term security of its dedicated teachers and staff across the country.
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