How to Apply Pambansang Pabahay for OFWs via OFW Party List

The Pambansang Pabahay is a program established by the OFW Party List to provide affordable and decent housing for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). This initiative aims to address the housing needs of OFWs, who often face challenges when it comes to finding suitable and secure housing options in their home country.

One of the main goals of Pambansang Pabahay is to provide an accessible and affordable housing option for OFWs, who have sacrificed being away from their families in order to provide a better life for them. This program recognizes the hard work and contributions of OFWs to the economy of the Philippines and seeks to give back by providing them with a safe and comfortable place they can call home.

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the Pag-IBIG Fund, identified as Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH), to help fulfill the dream of every OFW to own their own house.

What is Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Program (4PH)?

The Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Program (4PH) was developed to provide OFWs with a reasonably priced option of home ownership. Along with being accessible since they are in-city developments, the 4PH housing projects are economical, sustainable, and of higher quality than housing projects purchased from private corporations.

There is no cap on this as long as OFWs are applying and there are units available. Also, as long as they meet the requirements, they can avail.

Also Read: How to Apply NHA Housing Program for OFWs

Qualifications

Both current and former OFWs are eligible, particularly if they are still actively participating in the Pag-IBIG fund and can provide documentation of their prior OFW status. To apply for the 4PH Housing Program, OFWs must meet all four pre-qualification requirements.

• The applicant is a registered Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW), either employed or retired
• The OFW applicant does not own any property at all
• The applicant is a Pag-IBIG Fund member
• A family is limited to one OFW application per household

Requirements

• Completed National Housing for OFW Application Forms
• Letter of Intent submitted by Congresswoman Marissa “Del Mar” Magsino on behalf of the OFW Party List
• Signed Undertaking
• Any copy of the following documents:
  • Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC)
  • OWWA Membership Receipt
  • Verified or Certified Employment Contract certified by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and Migrant Workers’ Offices (MWOs)

Note: To get the needed downloadable forms, message the OFW Party List.

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OFWonefilipinosworldwidepartylist
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofw.partylist/

How to Apply for Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Mga OFW via OFW Party List

OFWs can file their 4PH application through the OFW Party List by following the steps below:

Step 1: Send a message to the OFW Party List’s social media to request the 4PH downloaded forms.

Step 2: Complete all the needed documents.

Step 3: Scan the necessary documents and send them to OFW Party List’s social media.

Step 4: The list of applicants and their requirements will be submitted to DHSUD.

Step 5: The DHSUD will verify the list of applicants and their requirements submitted by the OFW Party List.

Note: It’s best to keep track of the OFW Party List social media accounts for updates as the verification could take many months.

Step 6: DHSUD will endorse the verified applicant to the Pag-IBIG Fund.

Step 7: The Pag-IBIG Fund will get in touch with the verified applicants to go over the following steps in the procedure and what documents need to be submitted to the office for approval and final assessment.

Video: Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino 12/21/2022

Watch the RTVMalacanang video below to learn more about President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s groundbreaking speech for the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH).

Frequently Asked Questions

See the list of frequently asked questions and answers below if you have further questions about ” Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Program (4PH).”

1. What is the OFW Program Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH)?

The government of the Philippines has a socialized housing program called Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH). In all parts of the country, DHSUD will allot housing projects under 4PH to qualifying OFWs who do not own a house or piece of land.

2. Why is there a pre-qualification?

This is to ensure that the program will only benefit eligible OFW applicants and that the funds designated for them won’t be wasted.

3. What unit is available under the 4PH Housing Program?

Vertical Housing, also known as Condominium Type Housing is available to OFWs and is provided under the government’s 4PH Housing Program. The size of each condominium is twenty-seven (27) square meters.

4. How will the DHSUD choose the qualified applicants for the 4PH Housing Program?

DHSUD will verify and assess the application that you submit to the OFW Party List. DHSUD will also determine the payment arrangements, which will include essential shelter organizations at a reasonable price.

5. Is Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Program (4PH) provided for FREE?

There is a long-term payment but low cost for the 4PH housing program.

6. What is the monthly payment amount and how long will it take to complete the payment?

The verified applicant will be required to pay P3,500.00 every month. The repayment period is thirty (30) years. The P3,500.00 monthly amortization, according to DHSUD, covers insurance and estate management costs.

The Pag-IBIG Fund will be in charge of the program’s finances, including applicant verification.

7. Why is the Pag-IBIG fund involved in this process?

The government’s Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Program (4PH) has Pag-IBIG Fund as a partner to help the OFWs own a house. Pag-IBIG Fund is also part of the qualifying applicant assessment and process for this socialized housing program.

 

Summary

The government established the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Program (4PH) as its most important program and mandated all government departments to compile a list of suitable land for the program. DSHUD as the principal government agency in charge of administering housing and human settlements throughout the country, will take the lead in implementing the program.

With a focus on the needs of our beloved OFWs and their families, DHSUD launched the program to help ease the lack of suitable housing and to focus on the sector’s potential for growing the economy.

Currently working or retired OFWs can apply for the 4PH Housing Program as long as they meet the requirements.