Jose Acuzar

José Rizalino "Jerry" Acuzar (born June 19, 1955) is a Filipino business executive and government official who has served as the presidential adviser for Pasig River rehabilitation since May 2025. He previously served as the second secretary of human settlements and urban development from 2022 to 2025 under President Bongbong Marcos. He is also the founder of New San Jose Builders.

Early life and education Jose "Jerry" Acuzar was born on June 19, 1955, in Balanga, Bataan. NSJBI is known for developing residential and commercial condominiums as well as the Philippine Arena.

He is also known for the development of the Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Bataan, a resort known for its Spanish colonial-era buildings transplanted from elsewhere.

Political career Housing secretary (2022–2025) On July 29, 2022, Acuzar was appointed as secretary of human settlements and urban development by President Bongbong Marcos. He is the second secretary of the executive department, succeeding Eduardo del Rosario.

On May 22, 2025, President Marcos ordered members of his cabinet to tender their courtesy resignations in the aftermath of the May 12, 2025 midterm elections. Acuzar complied with this order.

Presidential Adviser for Pasig River Rehabilitation (since 2025) On May 23, 2025, it was announced that Acuzar would be appointed as presidential adviser for Pasig River development, with the rank of secretary. His transfer was attributed by the government to "underdelivery" as housing secretary.

Personal life Acuzar is married to Maria Theresa Ochoa, the sister of former executive secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr.