HOUSING Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling on Wednesday reiterated his earlier declaration of a zero-tolerance policy for corruption as he stressed that “even 1 percent of corruption should not be tolerated, both by the government and the private sector.”

Aliling emphasized his policy when he spoke during a housing summit on Tuesday organized by the Organization of Socialized and Economic Housing Developers of the Philippines (OSHDP).

He rallied the top officials of OSHDP member-companies behind President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s drive against corruption in the bureaucracy and steer the housing sector as a model of a corruption-free and transparent industry.

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“Even 1 percent of corruption is unacceptable. Both the private sector and the government should work together to achieve zero corruption in the housing sector,” Aliling said.

“Let us show to others that we, here in the housing sector, can do it so we can inspire others to do the same. Let us help the president fight corruption,” the housing czar said.

In his first 90 days in office, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) chief has introduced reforms under the agency’s 8-Point Agenda in compliance with the President’s “Bagong Pilipinas” brand of proactive and people-centric governance.

Among these reforms are the zero-tolerance policy for corruption, streamlining of processes, digitalization, recalibration and expansion of the flagship Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program.

Drawing support from stakeholders, Aliling said at least 42 private developers have already committed more than 250,000 housing units under the expanded 4PH, while various urban poor groups and civil society organizations were engaged as part of his transformative and participative leadership.

Currently, there are ongoing investigations into massive corruption allegations involving billions-worth of government flood control projects.

Marcos discovered ghost and substandard projects during actual inspections recently, Aliling said.

“It’s a matter of political will. Again, let us work together and help the President stop these anomalous activities in order for our country to finally move forward and progress,” he said.