Republic of the Philippines  
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19th CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO.  ____ 
_____________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by REP. BERNADETTE “DETTE” G. ESCUDERO 
_____________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT 
STRENGTHENING PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1096, THE NATIONAL 
BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, AS AMENDED, BY MANDATING 
A COMPREHENSIVE NATIONWIDE INSPECTION OF BUILDINGS AND 
IMPOSING STIFF PENALTIES AGAINST BUILDING OFFICIALS WHO 
VIOLATE THE PERTINENT PROVISIONS OF THE SAID CODE 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
In the light of a growing public concern on the impact of geologic hazards to 
the structural integrity of houses and buildings in the country, a comprehensive 
review of the National Building Code has time and again been contemplated, 
especially when major earthquakes do happen.  
Experts suggest that the cause of concern should start with either the lack of or 
the false or faulty issuance of building permits, clearances, certificates or 
certifications to owners, developers, contractors or builders by government building 
officials prior to construction.  
In the interest of public safety, the urgency of this bill cannot be understated, 
and thus deserves immediate consideration and approval. 
  BERNADETTE “DETTE” G.  ESCUDERO 
July 26, 2022
6:22 pm
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     Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19th CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO.  ____ 
_____________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by REP. BERNADETTE “DETTE” G. ESCUDERO 
_____________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT 
STRENGTHENING PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1096, THE NATIONAL 
BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, AS AMENDED, BY MANDATING 
A COMPREHENSIVE NATIONWIDE INSPECTION OF BUILDINGS AND 
IMPOSING STIFF PENALTIES AGAINST BUILDING OFFICIALS WHO 
VIOLATE THE PERTINENT PROVISIONS OF THE SAID CODE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Republic 
of the Philippines in Congress assembled: 
Section 1. 
Inspection and Clearance.  – The Department of Public Works 
and Highways (DPWH), in coordination with the Department of the Interior and 
Local Government (DILG), the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management 
Council (NDRRMC) and all leagues of Local Government Units, shall within three 
(3) years from the effectivity of this Act, initiate and conduct a comprehensive
inspection of all buildings nationwide, and consequently cause the issuance by the
Building Officials concerned the corresponding Certificate of Inspection and
Clearance stating, among others, that the building so inspected conforms with the
provisions of Presidential Decree (PD)  No. 1096, as amended.
Sec. 2. Reportorial Requirement. – The result of the comprehensive inspection 
under Section 1 hereof shall be contained in a report to be submitted to the Office of 
the President and Congress with recommendations on how to improve and strengthen 
further PD No. 1096, as amended. 
Sec. 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The DPWH, the NDRRMC 
and the DILG shall issue the necessary implementing rules and regulations for the 
effective implementation of this Act. 
Sec. 4. Penalty. - Buildings Officials, as defined under PD 1096, as amended, 
who shall fail to or falsely issue building permits, clearances, certificates or 
certifications relative to their functions as such shall suffer the penalty of at least six 
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(6) years imprisonment, absolute perpetual disqualification to hold office and 
permanent revocation of their professional license. 
 
 
False issuance shall mean any forms of misrepresentation, deceit, machination 
or fraud in the inspection of buildings and issuance of permits, clearances, certificates 
or certifications pursuant to PD 1096, as amended, or this Act. 
 
 
Sec. 5. Repealing Clause. -- All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, 
proclamations and/or administrative regulations which are inconsistent with the 
provisions of this Act are hereby amended, modified, superseded or repealed 
accordingly. 
 
 
 
Nothing in this Act shall be construed, however, as repealing or 
amending the current standards set forth under PD No. 1096, as amended. 
 
Sec. 6. Effectivity Clause.  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its 
publication in the Official Gazette or at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation, whichever comes first. 
 
 
Approved,