Pag-IBIG partners with Lhoopa for affordable green housing

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January 15, 2026 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — Property technology firm Lhoopa has forged a partnership with the Home Development Mutual Fund, more popularly known as Pag-IBIG, to integrate energy and water-efficient features into affordable housing.

The collaboration will support green and cost-efficient homeownership for eligible Pag-IBIG members, starting with a Lhoopa-developed housing community in Rizal.

Under the partnership, Pag-IBIG will provide financing for qualified members who purchase homes in the Townhill Tanay development of Lhoopa.

“Townhill Tanay represents the kind of affordable housing we at Pag-IBIG have been looking forward to,” Fermin Sta. Teresa Jr., senior vice president for home lending operations at Pag-IBIG Fund, said.

“By acquiring, improving and upgrading homes with these green features, Lhoopa is demonstrating a strong model for affordable housing that delivers real, long-term value to Pag-IBIG members. This is precisely the kind of development that protects our members, strengthens homeownership sustainability and raises the standard for affordable housing,” he said.

Lhoopa said that Townhill Tanay marks the first step in the company’s broader efforts to embed verified green standards into affordable housing and demonstrate how sustainability, financing and long-term affordability can move together in housing delivery.

Townhill Tanay is a 96-unit community designed to lower everyday household costs through built-in efficiency features.

Each home is certified under the Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies standard, an international framework supported by the International Finance Corp. and the World Bank.

The certification independently verifies improvements in energy use, water efficiency and material performance compared to conventional housing.

Homes in the development integrate rooftop solar power, energy-efficient lighting, insulated walls and roofs, reflective exterior finishes to reduce heat gain, water-saving plumbing fixtures, as well as window designs that enhance natural ventilation.

Lhoopa said these features are intended to help families better manage monthly utility expenses while improving comfort in a climate-exposed environment.

“Designing homes that use less power and water creates benefits that families can feel every month,” Lhoopa vice president for planning and construction Bianca Amores said.

“Beyond cost savings, better ventilation and temperature control improve daily living. Over time, these efficiencies give families more room to plan, prioritize essentials and work toward long-term stability,” she said.