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RESEARCH WORK

#3 PD957
BP 220 AND

TRISTAN JERALD B.

MARCH 27,
2023
BP 220-URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING ACT
BP 220 TYPICALLY REFERS TO REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7279, ALSO KNOWN AS THE URBAN
DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING ACT OF 1992 IN THE PHILIPPINES. THIS LAW IS COMMONLY
REFERRED TO AS BP 220, WITH "BP" STANDING FOR "BATAS PAMBANSA," WHICH MEANS
"NATIONAL LAW" IN FILIPINO.

BP 220 WAS ENACTED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES RELATED TO URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND
HOUSING IN THE PHILIPPINES. ITS MAIN OBJECTIVE IS TO PROMOTE AND REGULATE THE
DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS, PARTICULARLY FOR LOW-INCOME
FAMILIES. THE LAW ESTABLISHES GUIDELINES FOR THE PLANNING, ZONING, AND
DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIALIZED HOUSING PROJECTS, AS WELL AS THE CREATION OF THE
HOUSING AND LAND USE REGULATORY BOARD (HLURB) TO OVERSEE THESE MATTERS.

UNDER BP 220, DEVELOPERS ARE REQUIRED TO ALLOCATE A PORTION OF THEIR


SUBDIVISION OR HOUSING PROJECT FOR SOCIALIZED HOUSING, WHICH IS INTENDED FOR
LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. THE LAW ALSO PROVIDES INCENTIVES AND BENEFITS FOR
DEVELOPERS WHO COMPLY WITH ITS PROVISIONS, SUCH AS TAX EXEMPTIONS AND
STREAMLINED PROCESSES

THE FUNCTIONS OF BP 220, OR REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7279, THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND
HOUSING ACT OF 1992 IN THE PHILIPPINES, ENCOMPASS SEVERAL KEY ASPECTS RELATED
TO URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING.

REGULATION OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT: BP 220 REGULATES THE DEVELOPMENT OF


URBAN AREAS, PARTICULARLY IN RELATION TO HOUSING PROJECTS. IT SETS GUIDELINES
AND STANDARDS FOR THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSING
DEVELOPMENTS, ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY, ZONING, AND ENVIRONMENTAL
REQUIREMENTS.

A. PROMOTION OF SOCIALIZED HOUSING


ONE OF THE PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF BP 220 IS TO PROMOTE SOCIALIZED HOUSING.
THE LAW MANDATES THAT HOUSING DEVELOPERS ALLOCATE A SPECIFIC PORTION
OF THEIR PROJECTS FOR SOCIALIZED HOUSING UNITS INTENDED FOR LOW-INCOME
FAMILIES. BP 220 SETS GUIDELINES FOR THE AFFORDABILITY, ACCESSIBILITY, AND
QUALITY OF SOCIALIZED HOUSING UNITS TO ENSURE THEY MEET THE NEEDS OF
THEIR INTENDED BENEFICIARIES.
B. CREATION OF THE HOUSING AND LAND USE REGULATORY BOARD (HLURB)
BP 220 ESTABLISHES THE HOUSING AND LAND USE REGULATORY BOARD (HLURB) AS
THE REGULATORY AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE
PROVISIONS OF THE LAW. THE HLURB OVERSEES THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT,
AND REGULATION OF HOUSING PROJECTS, ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH THE
STANDARDS SET BY BP 220.
C. PROVISION OF INCENTIVES AND BENEFITS
BP 220 PROVIDES INCENTIVES AND BENEFITS FOR DEVELOPERS WHO COMPLY WITH
ITS PROVISIONS. THESE INCENTIVES MAY INCLUDE TAX EXEMPTIONS OR
REDUCTIONS, STREAMLINED APPROVAL PROCESSES, AND OTHER PRIVILEGES AIMED
AT ENCOURAGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIALIZED HOUSING PROJECTS.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BP 220 LIES IN ITS CONTRIBUTION TO ADDRESSING THE HOUSING


NEEDS OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN URBAN AREAS. IT PROVIDES A LEGAL FRAMEWORK
TO REGULATE AND PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS,
ENSURING THAT THERE IS A SUPPLY OF DECENT AND AFFORDABLE HOMES FOR THOSE
WHO NEED THEM MOST. BY REQUIRING DEVELOPERS TO ALLOCATE A PORTION OF THEIR
PROJECTS FOR SOCIALIZED HOUSING, BP 220 HELPS IN BALANCING THE HOUSING MARKET
AND PROMOTING SOCIAL EQUITY.

IN THE FIELD OF ARCHITECTURE, BP 220 IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE IT SETS GUIDELINES AND


STANDARDS FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF SOCIALIZED HOUSING PROJECTS.
ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS NEED TO UNDERSTAND AND COMPLY WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF BP 220 WHEN PLANNING AND DEVELOPING HOUSING PROJECTS. IT
ENSURES THAT THE DESIGN OF HOUSING UNITS MEETS THE NECESSARY STANDARDS FOR
SAFETY, FUNCTIONALITY, AND AFFORDABILITY, THEREBY CONTRIBUTING TO THE OVERALL
QUALITY OF HOUSING PROVIDED TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. ARCHITECTS PLAY A VITAL
ROLE IN CREATING SUSTAINABLE AND WELL-DESIGNED SOCIALIZED HOUSING THAT MEETS
THE NEEDS OF THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES WHILE ADHERING TO THE REGULATIONS SET
FORTH BY BP 220.

PD 957 – SUBDIVISION AND CONDOMINIUJM BUYERS’ PROTECTIVE


DECREE
THE PHILIPPINE LAW ENACTED IN 1976 KNOWN AS PD 957, ALSO REFERRED TO AS "THE
SUBDIVISION AND CONDOMINIUM BUYERS' PROTECTIVE DECREE," AIMS TO SAFEGUARD
PURCHASERS OF SUBDIVISION LOTS AND CONDOMINIUM UNITS, REGULATE SUBDIVISION
AND CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT, AND ENSURE HONEST AND OPEN DEALINGS IN THE
REAL ESTATE SECTOR.

THE PD 957'S FUNCTIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

BUYER PROTECTION

PD 957 OUTLINES STEPS TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS AND INTERESTS OF PURCHASERS OF


CONDOMINIUM UNITS AND SUBDIVISION LOTS. TO SAFEGUARD CONSUMERS FROM
FRAUD, DECEPTION, OR SUBPAR DEVELOPMENTS, THE LEGISLATION MANDATES
DEVELOPERS TO PROVIDE PERTINENT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT, PROVIDE
CORRECT PAPERWORK, AND FOLLOW CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS.

DEVELOPMENT REGULATION

PD 957 LAYS FORTH RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF


CONDOMINIUM AND SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENTS. TO MAKE SURE THAT DEVELOPMENTS
FULFILL PARTICULAR CRITERIA AND OFFER SUITABLE FACILITIES AND SERVICES TO
INHABITANTS, IT INVOLVES FACTORS INCLUDING LAND USE PLANNING, INFRASTRUCTURE
NEEDS, AND AMENITIES.

CREATION OF THE HUMAN SETTLEMENTS REGULATORY COMMISSION (NOW THE


HOUSING AND LAND USE REGULATORY BOARD - HLURB)

THE HUMAN SETTLEMENTS REGULATORY COMMISSION, WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY CHANGED


ITS NAME TO THE HOUSING AND LAND USE REGULATORY BOARD (HLURB), WAS
ESTABLISHED BY PUBLIC DIRECTIVE 957. THIS REGULATORY AUTHORITY IS IN CHARGE OF
PD 957'S IMPLEMENTATION AND IS ALSO IN CHARGE OF KEEPING AN EYE ON AND
ENFORCING THE LAW'S REQUIREMENTS.

RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES

PD 957 OFFERS PROCEDURES FOR RESOLVING CONFLICTS BETWEEN PURCHASERS AND


DEVELOPERS. IN ORDER TO RESOLVE DISPUTES FAIRLY, IT CREATES PROTOCOLS FOR
ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION, ARBITRATION, AND MEDIATION.

PD 957 IS SIGNIFICANT BECAUSE IT SAFEGUARDS CONSUMERS, CONTROLS DEVELOPMENT,


AND ENCOURAGES ETHICAL BEHAVIOR IN THE REAL ESTATE SECTOR. IT OFFERS A
FRAMEWORK FOR THE LAW THAT ENCOURAGES OPENNESS, RESPONSIBILITY, AND
CONSUMER TRUST IN THE ACQUISITION OF SUBDIVISION LOTS AND CONDOMINIUM UNITS.

PD 957, WHICH ESTABLISHES PRINCIPLES AND CRITERIA FOR SUBDIVISION AND


CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT, IS SIGNIFICANT IN THE AREA OF ARCHITECTURE. WHEN
PLANNING AND BUILDING SUBDIVISIONS AND CONDOMINIUM PROJECTS, ARCHITECTS
PLAY A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN CONFORMING TO THESE REGULATIONS. PD 957 COMPLIANCE
GUARANTEES THAT ARCHITECTURAL PLANS AND DESIGNS ADHERE TO THE STANDARDS
FOR DEVELOPMENTS' SAFETY, USABILITY, AND QUALITY. BY ADHERING TO THESE
RECOMMENDATIONS, ARCHITECTS HELP TO PRODUCE SUBDIVISION AND CONDOMINIUM
PROJECTS THAT ARE WELL-THOUGHT-OUT, SKILLFULLY IMPLEMENTED, AND BUYER-
PROTECTED AND SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS OF PURCHASERS.

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