Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 10386
Introduced by HON. BRIAN RAYMUND S. YAMSUAN
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Philippines is an archipelago comprising 7,647 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 24,700 registered HOAs scattered
across the country.2 This amendment 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 homeowners associations 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 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.
2 https://dhsud.gov.ph/services/homeowners-association/list-of-homeowners-association/
1 Section 7, Article III, 1987 CONSTITUTION
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In view of the foregoing, the approval of this measure is earnestly sought.
BRIAN RAYMUND S. YAMSUAN
Representative
Bicol Saro Party-list


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 10386
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 3. 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 4. 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 5. 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,