SENATOR JV Ejercito has pressed the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) for updates on efforts to address growing congestion in public schools serving NHA resettlement sites.

Data presented by EDCOM 2 showed that, as of August 24, 2026, there were 64 NHA resettlement sites across 30 cities and municipalities where rising student enrollment had not been matched by adequate school facilities.

In Naic, Cavite, public schools are serving learners from at least 48 housing sites managed by the NHA and Pag-IBIG.

Total enrollment in the area rose by 5,405 learners, from 52,394 in school year 2025–2026 to 57,799 in school year 2026–2027.

Based on the Department of Education’s 1-to-40 classroom ratio, the increase translates to a need for at least 135 additional classrooms in just one school year.

One of the most significant increases was recorded at Muzon Elementary School, where enrollment surged from 605 to 1,510 learners, or 149.6 percent, despite the school having only seven classrooms.

At Timalan Hillsview Integrated School–Elementary, enrollment grew by 14.5 percent, from 6,515 to 7,459 learners, while the school had only 32 classrooms.

Ejercito also cited an earlier surge in enrollment in Naic, from 40,102 learners in school year 2021–2022 to 50,896 in school year 2022–2023—an increase of 10,794 students in just one school year.

He said the development of Naic View Residences alone would require an additional 270 classrooms.

Ejercito questioned DHSUD officials on the progress of a July 2025 memorandum of agreement with DepEd on the provision of school sites.

NHA General Manager Joeben Tai said the agency is set to sign an agreement with DepEd that will provide funding for the construction of nearly 50 schools in NHA resettlement sites.

Tai said the agreement is expected to support the provision of school facilities in resettlement areas, with implementation expected to begin as soon as possible.

EDCOM 2 Executive Director Karol Mark Yee welcomed the initiative but said it should be the start of continued coordination between housing and education agencies.

Yee noted that in Naic alone, the 50 classrooms committed would cover only a portion of the need, given the rapid growth in enrollment.

He also emphasized the need for proactive coordination between DHSUD and DepEd so that future housing developments are planned alongside the school facilities needed by the communities they will serve.