URDANETA CITY UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

#1 San Vicente West, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan

Course Code: Q038

Subject: ARCH 513 - HOUSING

Requirement No.: ACTIVITY NO.1

Requirement Title: “HOUSING: NEEDS DEMAND AND SUPPLY
IN THE PHILIPPINES”
Date Due: September 15, 2023

Submitted by:

Name: ESCAÑO, WINNIE D.

Student No.: 20190905

Submitted to:

ARCH. ALBERT T. PASCUA, RLA, MMENP

CEA- Instructor
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The housing situation in the Philippines is a complex one, with a wide range
of needs, demand, and supply.

HOUSING NEEDS

The housing needs in the Philippines are diverse and vary depending on the
location, income level, and family size. However, some of the most common
housing needs include:

• Affordable housing: The majority of Filipinos cannot afford to buy a home,

so they need access to affordable housing.
• Safe and secure housing: Many Filipinos live in substandard housing that
is not safe or secure. They need access to housing that is safe from crime
and natural disasters.
• Decent and adequate housing: Filipinos need housing that is decent and
adequate, with enough space for all family members and basic amenities
such as water, sanitation, and electricity.
• Disaster-resilient housing: The Philippines is a disaster-prone country, so
Filipinos need housing that is resilient to natural disasters such as typhoons
and earthquakes.

HOUSING DEMAND

The housing demand in the Philippines is high, due to a number of factors

including:

• Rapid population growth: The Philippines has a population of over 110

million people, and the population is growing rapidly. This is putting a strain
on the housing supply.
• Urbanization: The Philippines is a rapidly urbanizing country, with more and
more people moving to cities in search of jobs and better opportunities. This
is also putting a strain on the housing supply.
• Inadequate housing supply: The housing supply in the Philippines is not
meeting the demand, due to a number of factors such as high land prices,
lack of access to credit, and poor infrastructure.

HOUSING SUPPLY

The housing supply in the Philippines is limited, due to a number of factors

including:

• High land prices: Land prices in the Philippines are very high, which makes
it difficult to build affordable housing.
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• Lack of access to credit: Many Filipinos do not have access to credit,

which makes it difficult for them to buy a home.
• Poor infrastructure: The infrastructure in the Philippines is not well-
developed, which makes it difficult to build and maintain housing.

CHALLENGES

The housing situation in the Philippines faces a number of challenges,

including:

• Poverty: The majority of Filipinos live in poverty, which makes it difficult for
them to afford housing.
• Natural disasters: The Philippines is a disaster-prone country, which
makes it difficult to build and maintain housing.
• Climate change: Climate change is making natural disasters more frequent
and severe, which is putting a strain on the housing supply.
• Government inaction: The government has not done enough to address
the housing crisis in the Philippines.

WAY FORWARD

There are a number of things that need to be done to address the housing crisis
in the Philippines, including:

• Increasing the supply of affordable housing: The government needs to

take steps to increase the supply of affordable housing, such as providing
tax breaks and subsidies to developers.
• Improving access to credit: The government needs to make it easier for
Filipinos to get access to credit, so they can buy a home.
• Investing in infrastructure: The government needs to invest in
infrastructure, such as roads, water, and sanitation, to make it easier to build
and maintain housing.
• Mitigating the effects of climate change: The government needs to take
steps to mitigate the effects of climate change, such as building seawalls
and improving disaster preparedness.
• Enacting pro-poor housing policies: The government needs to enact pro-
poor housing policies, such as providing land tenure security and improving
access to basic services.

The housing situation in the Philippines is a complex one, but it is one that
can be addressed. By taking steps to increase the supply of affordable housing,
improve access to credit, invest in infrastructure, and mitigate the effects of climate
change, the government can help to make housing a reality for all Filipinos.