Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

7747

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representatives John Marvin “Yul Servo” Nieto, Edward Vera Perez
Maceda, Eric M. Martinez, Federico I "Ricky" S. Sandoval, Dale "Along" R.
Malapitan, and Eric L. Olivarez

EXPLANATORY NOTE:

‘As a manifestation of support to this timely piece of legislation, this representation
respectfully refiles this bill, which has constantly been receiving support from the past and
present (Rep. Castelo’s HB7372 ) congress.

Informal settlements in Metro Manila have existed for a long time. Various local government
units have exhausted several measures to address this problem through relocation. That
measure did not suffice in alleviating the poor living conditions experienced by informal
settlement families (ISFs). For some, it further exacerbated the situation of various ISFs by
relocating them to far communities that entail them to spend more on public transportation in
order reach their current workplace or relocating their domicile to hazardous areas.

The intention of the Rental Subsidy Program is to grant ISFs financial assistance in order to
immediately urge them to relocate to a safer domicile and merge with the mainstream
populace of the city. The said program also aims to elicit growth in local economy and urban
planning for the housing business will be more lucrative. The measure can readily be
implemented for the DSWD has already provided financial assistance amounting to P8.5M to
485 ISFs from Cavite, Laguna, Pandi, Bulacan, Pasay City, and Tondo, Manila back in
2016.' The role of the government will be to lay out a clear cut policy on the delineation and
extent of the subsidy to effect an equitable rental assistance

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is earnestly sought

JOHN ‘UL SERVO” NIETO .LAPITAN
EDW. PEI \CEDA FEDERICO II "RICKY" SANDOVAL
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IC MARTINEZ’ ERIC OLIVAREZ

"DSWD provides financial aid to informal settlers, Families and Communities, PSPFMO, Aug 12, 2016


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

“7747

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representatives John Marvin “Vul Servo” Nieto, Edward Vera Perez
Maceda, Eric M. Martinez, Federico Il "Ricky" S. Sandoval, Dale "Along" R.
Malapitan, and Eric L. Olivarez

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A RENTAL SUBSIDY PROGRAM FOR INFORMAL SETTLER
FAMILIES (ISF) IN METRO MANILA AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted in the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Republic of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the "Rental Subsidy Program for ISF in Metro
Manila Act.”

SEC 2. A Rental Subsidy Program for Informal Settler Families (ISF) in Metro Manila shall
hereby be established with the end in view of enabling them to lead decent lives and
integrating them to mainstream society.

SEC. 3. To fully implement the provisions of this Act, the National Housing Authority
(NHA), in close coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development
(DSWD), shall issue rules, regulations, guidelines necessary to carry out the intent and
purpose of this Act.

SEC. 4. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall be charged
against the appropriations for the National Housing Authority under the current General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for its continued
implementation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,