Manila, Aug. 17 -- The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has assured the public that its regulatory services remain on track, with License to Sell (LTS) applications being acted upon within the prescribed period across all its regional offices.

In a statement on Monday, the DHSUD clarified that claims of a "20-year low" in LTS issuances are inaccurate, noting that current figures and full-year projections for 2026 compare favorably with recent years and are on track to match or exceed previous performance levels.

The agency attributed this performance to reforms under Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling's 8-Point Agenda to streamline processes, digitize systems, create an enabling regulatory environment, protect ho...