Pres. Marcos vows support to SFRA

By Vince Lopez

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday vowed his “unassailable commitment” to the Philippine Army’s Special Forces Regiment Airborne (SFRA), noting that the unit’s “unconventional warfare strategy has become all the more relevant and significant in view of the complex threats our nation now faces.”

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“We assure you of the administration’s unassailable commitment and that of your Commander-in-Chief’s support of all your undertakings, strengthening your capabilities and ensuring your welfare and that of your families,” the President said in a speech during the SFRA’s

By Rio N. Araja

HOUSING czar Jose

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Acuzar on Sunday ordered all regional directors (RDs) of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD to fast-track the implementation of Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Housing (4PH) Program within their jurisdictions.

He urged all RDs to take President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s shelter program as an opportunity to better serve and uplift the lives of underprivileged Filipino.

“Each house we build means we are helping one Filipino family,” he said.

“Let us all be inspired and always remember that we uplift the dignity of every Filipino family that would benefit from 4PH,” he added.

Acuzar previously met with the agency’s 16 RDs and officers in charge, along with their key to expedite the implementation of 4PH throughout the country by ironing out issues and concerns being faced on the ground.

He emphasized the need for all DHSUD offices to have “one direction” in rolling out the Pambansang Pabahay program.

He underscored the vital role of the regional offices to achieve the goal of 4PH to build one million houses per year until 2028 to address the country’s housing backlog pegged at more than 6.5 million units.

61st founding anniversary held in Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija.

Aside from witnessing a capability demonstration of the SFRA, the President also awarded badges of honor to outstanding members of the unit. President Marcos, who once trained with the SFRA and is qualified as a Special Forces operator, also thanked the unit for demonstrating “competence and professionalism even in the most challenging of times” and for working as “dependable sentinels for the Filipino people.”

“You have exemplified self-sacrifice and resilience, going beyond the call of duty to safeguard communities towards the attainment of internal security and the peace of the Republic,” the President said.“I think it would be safe to say that you have lived up to your name as the silent professionals,” he added.

The President also urged the SFRA to continue supporting the Filipino people in times of crisis as he assured them of his commitment to strengthening its capabilities and ensuring their welfare and