Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 2582 
Introduced by HON. BRIAN RAYMUND S. YAMSUAN 
AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 18 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9904, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE “MAGNA CARTA FOR HOMEOWNERS AND HOMEOWNERS' 
ASSOCIATIONS” BY MANDATING LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS TO HOLD BI-
ANNUAL PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS WITH MEMBERS OF HOMEOWNERS 
ASSOCIATIONS 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Philippines is an archipelago comprising 7,641 islands, creating a unique 
geographical landscape where residential communities are dispersed across different 
locations. Each of these communities faces distinct needs due to differences in culture, 
infrastructure, and access to services. This underscores the need for mechanisms that 
uphold the people’s right to freedom of information1 and foster collaboration between 
local government units (LGUs) and homeowners’ associations (HOAs), who serve as 
key grassroots organizations. 
According to the most recent data from the Department of Human Settlements 
and Urban Development, there are more than 24,200 registered HOAs scattered 
across the country.2 In the 2nd District of Parañaque alone, there are 30 registered 
HOAs. Despite being in one congressional district, the concerns and needs of these 
HOAs widely vary. Hence, the need for this amendment that aims to empower and 
provide to these associations improved access to their respective LGUs by 
establishing a structured mechanism for communication and feedback. 
Mandating a bi-annual public consultation with HOAs aligns with the principles of 
participatory governance and decentralization. By fostering a regular engagement 
between LGUs and HOAs and making sure that all voices are heard, the bill also aims 
1 1987 Constitution, Article III, Section 7. 
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to enhance the accountability of local governance and improve service delivery to the 
people on the ground. 
Finally, this amendment seeks to forge stronger partnerships between LGUs and 
their HOAs, resulting in a more inclusive decision-making process in matters of mutual 
concern. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this measure is earnestly sought. 
     BRIAN RAYMUND S. YAMSUAN 
  Representative 
2nd District of Parañaque


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 2582 
Introduced by HON. BRIAN RAYMUND S. YAMSUAN 
AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 18 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9904, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE “MAGNA CARTA FOR HOMEOWNERS AND HOMEOWNERS' 
ASSOCIATIONS” BY MANDATING LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS TO HOLD BI-
ANNUAL PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS WITH MEMBERS OF HOMEOWNERS 
ASSOCIATIONS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 18 of Republic Act No. 9904, otherwise known as the "Magna 
Carta for Homeowners and Homeowners' Associations" is amended to read as follows: 
“Section 18. Relationship with LGUs. - Homeowners’ associations shall 
complement, support and strengthen LGUs in providing vital services to their 
members and help implement local government policies, programs, ordinances, 
and rules. 
Associations are encouraged to actively cooperate with LGUs in furtherance of 
their common goals and activities for the benefit of the residents of the 
subdivisions/villages and their environs. 
Where the LGUs lack resources to provide for basic services,  the associations 
shall endeavor to tap the means to provide for the same.  In recognition of the 
associations’ efforts to assist the LGUs in providing such basic services, 
association dues and income derived from rentals of their facilities shall be tax-
exempt: Provided, That such income and dues shall be used for the cleanliness, 
safety,  security and other basic services needed by the members,  including the 
maintenance of the facilities of their respective subdivisions or villages. 


LGUs shall, upon due notice, hold public consultations with the members of the 
affected associations, especially their officers and directors, where proposed 
rules, zoning and other ordinances, projects and/or programs affecting their 
jurisdiction and surrounding vicinity are to be implemented prior to the effectivity 
or implementation of such rules, zoning, ordinances, projects or programs: 
Provided, that in cases of zonal reclassification, the approval of a simple majority 
of homeowners shall be required. 
 
Such public consultations shall conform to the manner as specified in Rule XI, 
Article 54 of the implementing rules and regulations of Republic Act No. 7160, 
otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991. 
 
MOREOVER, 
LGUS 
SHALL 
CONDUCT 
BI-ANNUAL 
PUBLIC 
CONSULTATIONS 
WITH 
THE 
MEMBERS 
OF 
HOMEOWNERS’ 
ASSOCIATIONS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTION TO GATHER FEEDBACK, 
SUGGESTIONS, AND INPUTS ON MATTERS OF MUTUAL CONCERN, 
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROPOSED PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, 
AND OTHER ISSUES IMPACTING LOCAL COMMUNITIES. 
 
EACH 
LGU 
SHALL, 
IN 
COORDINATION 
WITH 
THE 
RELEVANT 
HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS, SET A SCHEDULE FOR THESE BI-
ANNUAL PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS. PROPER NOTICE OF THE MEETING, 
ALONG WITH A PRELIMINARY AGENDA, SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE 
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS AT LEAST TWO (2) WEEKS PRIOR TO THE 
SCHEDULED CONSULTATION. THE CONSULTATIONS SHALL BE HELD IN 
A PUBLIC VENUE ACCESSIBLE TO MEMBERS OF HOMEOWNERS’ 
ASSOCIATIONS. 
 
DOCUMENTATION OF EACH MEETING, INCLUDING MINUTES AND 
ACTION PLANS, SHALL BE MADE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE WITHIN THIRTY 
(30) DAYS AFTER EACH CONSULTATION. THE DOCUMENTATION SHALL 
OUTLINE, AMONG OTHERS, THE ISSUES DISCUSSED, FEEDBACK 
RECEIVED, AND THE LGU'S INTENDED COURSE OF ACTION. 
 
NON-COMPLIANCE 
WITH 
THIS 
REQUIREMENT 
MAY 
RESULT 
IN 
ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS AS PROVIDED UNDER THE LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT CODE AND RELEVANT LAWS AND REGULATIONS.” 
 
SECTION 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — The Department of the 
Interior and Local Government (DILG) shall, within sixty (60) days from the effectivity 
of this Act, promulgate the rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions 
of this Act. 
 
SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. — All laws, executive orders, decrees, rules, 


regulations, and other issuances, or parts thereof, inconsistent with this Act are hereby 
repealed or modified accordingly. 
 
SECTION 4. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following 
its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of 
general circulation. 
 
 
Approved,