National Real Estate Association, Inc.
(NREA)
“Philippine Real Estate and Local Governance”
“Program and Policy Innovations in
Shelter Planning and Regulations”
By: Atty. Antonio M. Bernardo
Chief Executive Officer and Commissioner
HLURB Mandates
A. PLANNING : (EO 648; EO 72; RA 7279)
1. Formulate guidelines for Comprehensive
Land Use Plans.
2. Render technical assistance to LGU’s in
CLUP preparation and to members of
Provincial Land Use Committee (PLUC)
and Regional Land Use Committee
(RLUC) in CLUP review.
3. Review and ratify CLUPs of Highly
Urbanized Cities (HUCs), Independent
Component Cities (ICCs), Metro Manila
cities and Provincial Physical Framework
Plans (PPFPs).
HLURB Mandates
A. PLANNING : (EO 648; EO 72; RA 7279)
4. Install an information system to
monitor changes in the actual use
of land resources and the
implementation of CLUPs by LGUs.
5. Update and revise the National
Urban Development and Housing
Framework.
6. Train LGUs in subdivision plan
approval and zoning enforcement.
HLURB Mandates
B. REGULATION :
(EO 648; EO 90; EO 71; EO 72; PD 957, 1216, 1344;
BP 220; RA 7899; RA 9904; RA8763 (Sec.26));
1. Register and license residential
and non-residential subdivision
projects.
2. Issue development permits for
condominium and columbarium
projects.
3. Monitor development and
construction of registered /
licensed projects.
HLURB Mandates
B. REGULATION :
(EO 648; EO 90; EO 71; EO 72; PD 957, 1216, 1344;
BP 220; RA 7899; RA 9904; RA8763 (Sec.26));
4.
Update and revise rules, guidelines and
standards on housing and real estate.
5.
Approve Master Deed and Declaration of
Restrictions of condominium project, and
any amendment or revocation thereof
decided upon by a simple majority of all
registered owners (concurrently with City
or Municipal Engineer).
6.
Issue Locational Clearances for projects
considered to be of vital and National or
Regional Economic or Environmental
significance.
HLURB Mandates
B. REGULATION :
(EO 648; EO 90; EO 71; EO 72; PD 957, 1216, 1344; BP 220; RA 7899;
RA 9904; RA8763 (Sec.26));
7. Register and supervise HOAs.
8. Register real estate brokers,
dealers and salesmen
engaged in selling lots or
units in projects under HLURB
jurisdiction.
HLURB Mandates
C. ADJUDICATION : (EO 648; RA 9904, 8763 (Sec. 26))
1. Hear and decide disputes
between subdivision lot or
condominium unit buyer and
developer.
2. Resolve intra- and interhomeowners associations
disputes.
3. Decide on appeals from
decisions of local zoning
bodies.
“Philippine Real Estate and
Local Governance”
“Program and Policy Innovations
in Shelter Planning
and Regulations”
HLURB Mandates and
Major Activities for 2012
Planning
 CLUP Zero Backlog Program
 Revision of guidelines to include climate
change adaptation and disaster risk reduction
measures, forest and coastal land use
planning, biodiversity concerns and heritage
conservation in the CLUP
HLURB Mandates and
Major Activities for 2012
Regulation
 ISO Certification of HLURB’s Licensing Process
 Review of IRR of various sections of P.D. 957
 Review of Section 18 of R.A. 7279 (UDHA)
 Drafting of Code of Ethics for HOA Officers
 Drafting of pro-forma HOA forms (Articles of
Incorporation, Bylaws, etc.)
 Strengthening of monitoring function
 Review of Schedule of Fines
HLURB Mandates and
Major Activities for 2012
Adjudication
 Legal Monitoring System
 Arbiters Evaluation System
 Digital compilation of HLURB Board of
Commissioners decisions
“Program and Policy Innovations in
Shelter Planning and Regulations”
1. ISO Certification of Licensing process.
2. Review and formulation of clearer and more
comprehensive IRRs.
3. CLUP Zero Backlog Program.
4. Legal Monitoring System and Arbiters Evaluation
System.
5. Digital compilation of HLURB Board of
Commissioners decisions.
6. Setting up of Liaison Desk Offices in various
regions without HLURB Field Offices.
“Program and Policy Innovations in
Shelter Planning and Regulations”
7. Re-designing of website for more accessible
information, statistics and downloadable forms.
8. Recognition of investors contributions to over-all
housing initiatives.
9. Continuing dialogue with stakeholders including
consultations on formulation of major policies
and rules.
10. Balancing of interests between
developers/owners business/profit objectives
and buyer’s rights/protection.
ISO Certification of HLURB
Licensing Process
What’s the plan?
Licensing process in the ENCR Field Office.
ISO Certification will mean:
 That
the licensing process complies with
international standards in the delivery of services;
That end user can expect a dependable, high
quality service; and,
That there will be high customer satisfaction.
ISO Certification of HLURB
Licensing Process
What has HLURB done so far?
Initiated talks with TUV SUB PSB Philippines;
HLURB already accomplished questionnaire;
Secured a copy of ISO 9001 from Department of Trade and
Industry (DTI) Public Accreditation Office (PAO);
Received and currently evaluating business proposal; and,
TWG prepared budget proposal for HLURB Board approval.
Review and formulation of clearer
and more comprehensive IRRs
I.
Amended IRR governing Section 18 of R.A.
7279 of the Urban Development and
Housing Act (UDHA) of 1992:
Additional modes of compliance;
Socialized Housing project is now allowed
elsewhere in the Philippines.
II. Formulation of Revised IRRs of various
Sections of P.D. 957
Formulation of Revised IRR of PD 957
(for the following Sections)
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Section 6: Performance Bond
Section 7: Exempt Transaction
Section 8: Suspension of License to Sell
Section 9: Revocation of Registration Certificate and License
to Sell
Section 10: Registration of Subdivision Lots and Condominium
Units
Section 11: Registration of Dealers, Brokers and Salesmen Joint Statement with PRB-RES
Section 12: Revocation of Registration of Dealers, Brokers and
Salesmen
Section 15: Take-over Development
Section 17: Registration
Section 18: Mortgages
Formulation of Revised IRR of PD 957
(for the following Sections)
 Section 19: Advertisements – with on-going discussion with
Advertisement Standards Council for possible MOA
 Section 20: Time of Completion
 Section 22: Alteration of Plans
 Section 23: Non-forfeiture of Payments
 Section 24: Failure to Pay Installments
 Section 25: Issuance of Titles
 Section 27: Other Charges
 Section 28: Access to Public Offices in the Subdivision
 Section 29: Right-of-Way to Public Road
 Section 30: Organization of HOA
 Section 31: Donation of Roads and Open Spaces to Local Government
 Section 32: Phases of Subdivision
 Section 34: Visitorial Powers
CLUP Zero Backlog Program
Aims to formulate/update CLUPs of all LGUs
by end of 2013;
Adopted cluster approach to CLUP
formulation/updating;
Fast-tracks CLUPs and ZOs preparation; and,
Updated CLUPs will identify more current and
appropriate land use for different areas in
LGUs
CLUP Zero Backlog Program
Total No. of LGUs
1,635
204
Without CLUPs
With CLUPs
Updated
Outdated
1,431
503
928
Target (Without CLUP + Outdated)
2012 Targets
886
2013 Targets
246
1,132
Legal Monitoring System and
Arbiters’ Evaluation System
Efficient case management;
Hasten case disposition;
An application to keep track of the following:
tasks, persons assigned, periods to accomplish and
work deadlines;
Covers aspects of adjudication process from filing
of complaint until execution;
Legal Monitoring System and
Arbiters’ Evaluation System
Improve coordination
paralegal staff;
between
arbiters
and
Complement the expediency achieved by the
Revised HLURB Rules of Procedures; and,
Adherence to the transparency
accountability principles.
and
social
Digital compilation of HLURB Board
of Commissioners decisions
Compilation of decisions in DVD format;
Decisions issued by HLURB covering the period 2009
to 2011;
Ensure consistency and promote transparency in
reaching decisions on appealed cases;
Guide to law practitioners who specialize in subdivision
and HOA cases;
Updates annually; and,
User-friendly courtesy of a desktop software called
“Copernic”.
Setting up of Liaison Desk Offices in various
regions without HLURB Field Offices
HLURB Regional Offices
Expanded National Capital Region (ENCR)
Location: Quezon City
Northern Luzon Region (NLR)
Location: Baguio City
Northern Tagalog Region (NTR)
Location: San Fernando, Pampanga
Southern Tagalog Region (STR)
Location: Calamba, Laguna
Regions Covered
Metro Manila &
Rizal
Regions CAR, I & II
Region III
Regions IV A & B
Bicol Region (BR)
Location: Legaspi City
Region V
Western Visayas Region (WVR)
Location: Iloilo City
Region VI
Central Visayas Region (CVR)
Location: Cebu City
Regions VII & VIII
Northern Mindanao Region (NMR)
Location: Cagayan De Oro City
Regions IX, X & XIII
Southern Mindanao Region (SMR)
Location: Davao City
Regions XI & XII
Setting up of Liaison Desk Offices in various
regions without HLURB Field Offices
HLURB Liaison Desks
Region I
Location: HDMF Office, San Fernando City, La Union
Location: HDMF Office, Dagupan City
March 1, 2012
Region II
Location: HDMF Office, Tuguegarao City
March 1, 2012
Region III
Location: HDMF Office, Cabanatuan City
Region IV-A
Location: HDMF Office, Batangas City
Region IV-B
Location: HDMF Office, Puerto Princesa City
Region VI
Location: HDMF Office, Bacolod City
June 4, 2012
August 16, 2012
Region VIII
Location: NHA Office, Tacloban City
Region IX
Location: Petit Barracks, Zamboanga City
Region XIII
Location: HDMF Office, Butuan City
July 2011
March 5, 2012
Re-designing of HLURB Website
for more accessible information,
statistics and downloadable forms
Easy access and
navigation;
All information,
policies, guidelines,
resolutions , IRRs
and other issuances
are made available in
portable document
format (.pdf);
Re-designing of HLURB Website
for more accessible information,
statistics and downloadable forms
Downloadable forms; and,
License to Sell statistics.
License to Sell Covered by Projects
CY 2001 - 2011
Open Market,
2,678, 14%
Economic
Housing,
2,038, 11%
Simple
Subdivision,
11,907, 64%
Socialized
housing, 700,
4%
Complaince,
610, 3%
Condominium,
814, 4%
Re-designing of HLURB Website
for more accessible information,
statistics and downloadable forms
Recognition of investors’
contributions to over-all housing
initiatives
Recognize
private
real
estate
developers, financial institutions and
other stakeholders that has helped
improve the quality, choice and
affordability of housing.
Continuing dialogues with stakeholders
including consultations on formulation
of major policies and rules.
National Real Estate
Association, Inc.
(NREA)
Chamber of Real Estate
& Builders’ Associations,
Inc. (CREBA)
Organization of Socialized
Housing Developers of the
Philippines
(OSHDP)
Subdivision and Housing
Developers Association
(SHDA)
Philippine
Association of
Realtors Boards –
Marikina Valley
Real Estate Board
(PAREB-MVRB)
United Architects
of the Philippines
(UAP)
Real Estate Brokers
Association of the
Philippines
(REBAP)
The Philippine Federation
of Real Estate Service
Professionals Inc.
(PFRESPI)
Philippine Real
Estate Festival
(PREF)
Asian Institute of
Management
(AIM)
Continuing dialogues with stakeholders
including consultations on formulation
of major policies and rules.
Participatory approach;
Shared expertise;
Harmonize conflicting policies;
and,
Open Communication
Balancing of interests between
developers/owners’ business/profit
objectives and buyers’ rights/protection
Thank you and visit us at
www.hlurb.gov.ph