Senate Bill No. 1202
Senate Bill No. 1202
Senate Bill No. 1202
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session ) *22 AUG 17 A8 :47
SENATE
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S. No. 1202
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN ON-SITE, IN-CITY OR NEAR-CITY RESETTLEMENT
PROGRAM FOR INFORMAL SETTLER FAMILIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH A
PEOPLE'S PLAN AND MANDATING RELOCATING LOCAL GOVERNMENT
UNITS TO PROVIDE OTHER BASIC SERVICES AND LIVELIHOOD
COMPONENTS IN FAVOR OF THE RECIPIENT LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT,
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7279, AS AMENDED,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING ACT
OF 1992"
EXPLANATORY NOTE
According to the World Bank, In 2014, about forty five percent (45%) of the
total Filipino population lived in cities, and by 2050, over 56 percent are expected to
be living in urban areas. The National Housing Authority (NHA) estimates that there
are about 1.5 million informal settler families or ISFs across the Philippines and a study
by the University of Asia and the Pacific, projected the country to have a housing need
of 12.3 million by 2030.
The Government must do its best to provide its constituents not just four walls
and a roof but an adequate housing. Where occupants have a degree of tenure
security which guarantees them legal protection against forced evictions, harassment
and other threats. Where basic services, social facilities and modern infrastructure are
available. And where housing is affordable, livable and accessible.
This bill seeks to amend Republic Act No. 7279 or the Urban Development and
Housing Act of 19992 [UDHA] to prioritize on-site, in-city or near-city resettlement for
informal settler families. By requiring genuine consultation and people's participation
in the planning and implementation of the Government's policy and programs on
national housing, this bill seeks to uphold every Filipino's right to adequate housing
and standard of living.
Part of this effort is giving a greater role for the ISF-beneficiaries in crafting the
policies concerning their housing and resettlement. By taking part in the process, the
ISF-beneficiaries are given their share of ownership of our country's housing program.
SENATE
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1 AN ACT
2 ESTABLISHING AN ON-SITE, IN-CITY OR NEAR-CITY RESETTLEMENT
3 PROGRAM FOR INFORMAL SETTLER FAMILIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH A
4 PEOPLE'S PLAN AND MANDATING RELOCATING LOCAL GOVERNMENT
5 UNITS TO PROVIDE OTHER BASIC SERVICES AND LIVELIHOOD
6 COMPONENTS IN FAVOR OF THE RECIPIENT LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT,
7 AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7279, AS AMENDED,
8 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING ACT
9 OF 1992"
10 SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "On-site, In-City or
13 provisions of Republic Act No. 7279, otherwise known as the "Urban Development and
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12 PLANS;
22 AND
2 COMMISSION; "
12 GOVERNMENT;
15 ARE LIVING;
19 ILLEGLLY; OR
22 REGULATIONS;
1 (CC) 'INFORMAL SETTLER FAMILIES' COLLECTIVELY REFERRED
8 SETTLEMENTS;
11 AND
ENTITIES.;
8 the Urban Poor (PCUP) and concerned government agencies, shall afford
8 [Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor] PCUP and the concerned
10 PLACE.
17 CAPABILITY-BUILDING TRAININGS.
2 PEOPLE'S PLAN.
7 FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES:
16 PLAN.";
10 compliance with the procedures laid down in [Section 28 of this Act] THE
13 PLAN.
22 effectivity of this Act, the local government units, in coordination with the
3 public places such as sidewalks, roads, parks, and playgrounds. The local
16 IS LOCATED.
22 AND FACILITIES.
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1 AND FACILITIES MAY BE TAKEN BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT
8 and provisions of this Act shall be incorporated in the National Shelter Program. The
9 Housing and Urban' Development Coordinating Council and the Department of the
11 government agencies, CSOs, NGOs, representatives from the private sector, and ISFs,
12 shall promulgate a new set of implementing rules and regulations within sixty (60)
13 days from the effectivity of this Act. The Implementing rules and regulations shall be
14 consistent with the provisions of this Act, particularly with the amendments,
15 parameters, and standards introduced to Sections 23, 26, and 29 of the "Urban
16 Development and Housing Act of 1992", and shall include the following:
17 (a) A People's Plan template to guide ISFs in the development of their own
18 Peoples Plan: Provided, That such template shall be a complete pro forma People's
19 Plan: Provided, however. That such a template shall be used to benchmark the
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1 The implementing rules and regulations issued pursuant to this section shall
2 take effect thirty (30) days after its publication in two (2) national newspapers of
3 general circulation.
8 orders, and rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or
9 amended accordingly.
10 SECTION 6. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
11 after Its complete publication in the Officiai Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of
12 general circulation.
13 Approved,
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