Subdivision and Housing Developers Association - SHDA

16/10/2026

A little throwback to ! 👜✨

Beyond the essentials, the convention was an opportunity to connect, build relationships, and exchange ideas.

From everyday must-haves to personal favorites, take a look at what our delegates brought and received as they engaged with fellow housing industry professionals.

12/10/2026

Valuable insights and a shared vision for the future of housing. 🏡

Looking back, delegates shared their key takeaways on building master-planned communities, adapting to evolving regulations, and ensuring that housing developments continue to meet the changing needs of Filipino families.

The convention highlighted the importance of collaboration, continuous improvement, and staying responsive to market needs—all while remaining committed to SHDA’s mission of serving Filipino families.

08/10/2026

𝐒𝐇𝐃𝐀 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

SHDA Executive Director Santiago Ducay and Strategic Associate Kim Berberabe, representing SHDA Chairman Engr. Francis Villegas, President Mr. Kerwin Padua, and 1st Vice President and Legislative Committee Chairperson Atty. Marianne Reyna Lina-Cruz, attended and participated in the discussions of the Technical Working Group of the Committee on Housing and Urban Development on bills regarding the implementation of Solar Home Systems (SHS) for socialized housing projects, chaired by Cong. Henry Oaminal Jr., on October 8, 2026, at the House of Representatives in Quezon City.

SHDA manifested the importance of clarifying that the establishment and financing of the SHS program is the responsibility of the government; the need to ensure that SHS costs do not undermine housing affordability; application of requirements prospectively; establishment of standardized cost benchmarks; support through the General Appropriations; avoiding requirements for installation prior to turnover; and a needs-based approach framework for implementation. SHDA also proposed for a unified bill to incorporate similar provisions and requirements of the various bills on Solar Housing Systems.

07/10/2026

𝐒𝐇𝐃𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐎𝐉 𝐎𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐨. 𝟏𝟔, 𝐬. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The Subdivision and Housing Developers Association (SHDA) expresses its support for the implementation of Department of Justice (DOJ) Legal Opinion No. 16, Series of 2026, which concluded that the five-hectare retention limit under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) ceased to be effective following the statutory cutoff on June 30, 2014 (also known as the “CARPER Deadline”) and, as such, no longer provides a legal basis for requiring a Land Transfer Clearance (LTC) from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) for uncovered private for agricultural land transactions without an existing Notice of Coverage (NOC).

At the same time, SHDA recognizes the importance of clear and uniform implementation to ensure that the DOJ Opinion is applied consistently by all concerned government offices. Accordingly, SHDA encourages the DAR, Land Registration Authority (LRA), Registers of Deeds (RODs), and other concerned agencies to promulgate joint administrative guidelines to establish clear, uniform, and coordinated procedures, documentary requirements, and inter-agency coordination necessary for the effective implementation of DOJ Opinion No. 16, Series of 2026.

SHDA looks forward to continued dialogue and coordination with the concerned government agencies in advancing a clearer, more efficient, and more predictable land administration framework that supports responsible real estate development and contributes to addressing the country’s substantial housing needs.

Read SHDA’s full statement below:

02/10/2026

Thank you for making unforgettable. 🏠

Over 400 housing developers, policymakers, and industry leaders came together for two days of conversations that matter. We are grateful for every member, partner, speaker, sponsor, and exhibitor who made it possible.

The conversations don't stop here. See you next year in Iloilo! 🇵🇭

02/10/2026

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30/09/2026

𝐒𝐇𝐃𝐀 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

SHDA Executive Director Santiago Ducay and Strategic Associate Kim Berberabe, on behalf of SHDA Chairman Engr. Francis Villegas, President Kerwin Padua, First Vice President and Legislative Chairperson Atty. Marianne Reyna Lina-Cruz, and Board Adviser Mr. Bansan Choa, attended and participated in the discussions of the House Committee on Housing and Urban Development Technical Working Group on House Bills No. 1171 and 6691 concerning the Human Settlements Adjudication Commission (HSAC), chaired by Cong. Kenneth Gatchalian, on September 30, 2026, at the House of Representatives in Quezon City.

During the discussions, Executive Director Ducay underscored the merits of the bills and the important role of HSAC in providing an accessible and specialized forum for the resolution of disputes arising from real estate developments and homeowners association matters.

SHDA also manifested the need to strengthen the institutional independence of the HSAC; the need to institutionalize mechanisms to ensure continuity and expeditious disposition of cases; the selection process and qualifications of commissioners and regional adjudicators; the need for project owners and developers to have access to appropriate remedies; a clear and proportionate system of administrative fines and sanctions; and the proper framework for judicial review.

28/09/2026

25/09/2026

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐇𝐃𝐀 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐂𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🏠✨

The second day of the 34th SHDA National Developers Convention explored what’s next for housing—from changing homebuyer preferences and market trends to new approaches in design, technology, sustainability, and community development.

The discussions brought fresh perspectives on evolving housing needs and new ways of shaping communities, while highlighting the role of innovation and collaboration in moving the industry forward.

Here’s a look back at the highlights from Day 2! 🎥