Housing czar Jose Ramon Aliling believes his return to government service is his and his family’s way of “giving back.”
During Wednesday’s hearing before the Commission on Appointments, Aliling turned a bit emotional when asked why he returned to the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) after resigning in 2023.
“First of all, this is not only my contribution but also my family’s. We want to give back,” he told Surigao del Sur Rep. Johnny Pimentel.
“Secondly, I came from DHSUD, and I have seen how I could implement the programs. So I am confident that my return to DHSUD, for as long as I am supported by my colleagues, we can achieve something,” he noted.
According to a DHSUD statement, Aliling and his family—particularly his parents, Tito and Evelyn—are known for extending assistance to the needy, especially the youth.
He previously served as DHSUD undersecretary starting in September 2022 but resigned a year later.
He stressed that his resignation was prompted by the lack of results commensurate with the sacrifices he made in entering public service.
