Republicoftlieinilippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HouseBi||No.8054
Introduced by Representative Midy N. Cua
Lone District, Quirino
AN ACT ESTABLlsmNG A RENTAL HouslNG suBSIDy PROGRAM FOR INFORMAL
SETTLER FAMILIES ANI) APPROPRIATING FUNDS THHREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section  9,  Article  XIII  of the  Constitution  provides  for  the  duty  of  the  state  to  undertake,  in
cooperation with the public sector, a continuing program of urban land reform and housing which will
make available at affordable cost decent housing and basic services to underprivileged and homeless
citizens in urban centers and resettlements areas.
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, there are around 4.5 million homeless Filipinos, with
around  3  million  homeless  Filipinos  located  in  Manila.  Common  conditions  rendering  families
homeless include poverty, domestic violence, human trafficking,  and natural disasters. The problem
of  homelessness  remains  even  with  continued  efforts  from  the  government,  non-governmental
organizations, and civil society.
In consideration of this, this bill proposes to establish a Rental Housing Subsidy Program, which shall
serve  as  a  housing  and  social  protection  program  with  the  end  view  of enabling  Informal  Settler
Beneficiaries to lead decent lives and supporting them in accessing the formal housing market. It shall
be made an option to address the temporary relocation of displaced families due to natural and man-
made disasters. In this proposal, eligible beneficiaries shall receive a rental subsidy, the anount of
which shall be determined by taking into consideration, among others, the prevailing rental rates in
the concerned locality and the economic standing and potential of the family. The subsidy shall be a
percentage of the total anount of rentals  as determined by the rental or lease contract between the
eligible beneficiary.
This   measure   previously   passed  the  third   reading   in   the   18th   Congress.   It  was  proposed  by
Representatives Jose Christopher Y. Belmonte, Precious Hipolito Castelo, John Marvin "Yul Servo"
C.  Nieto,  Johmy  T.  Pimentel,  Luis  Raymund  "Lray"  F.  Villafuerte,  Jr.,  Alfred  Vargas,  Rufus  8.
Rodriguez, Joy Myra Salvador-Tanbunting, Estrellita Suansing, Horacio P. Suansing, Jr., I.ord Allan
Jay Velasco, Joseph "Jojo" L. Lara, Kristine Singson-Meehan, John Reynald M. Tiangco,  Strike 8.
Revilla, Alfonso V.  Umali, Jr., Ron P.  Salo, Angelo Marcos Barba, Jose Francisco "Kiko" Benitez,
Rosanna "Ria" Vergara, Aurelio ``Dong" D. Gonzales, Jr., Faustino Michael Carlos T. Dy,Ill, Jocelyn
F.  Fortuno,  Naealla  Bainto  Aguinaldo,  Pablo  John F.  Garcia,  Xavier  Jesus  D.  Romual(lo,  Elenita
Milagros  "Ei]een"  Ermita-Buhain,  Joey  Sarte  Salceda,  Junie  E.  Cua,  Jose  "Ping-Ping"  I.  Tejada,
Micaela S. Violago, Greg G. Gasataya, Romeo M. Jalosjos, Jr., Francisco Jose "Bingo" F. Matugas,
11,  CPA,  CESO,  LLB,  Jose  Enrique  "Joet"  S.  Garcia,  Ill,  Ruwel  Peter  S.  Gonzaga,  Teodorico  T.


Haresco,  Jr.,  Luisa  Lloren  Cuaresma,  Juliette  T.  Uy,  Paul  Ruiz  Daza,  Jocelyn  Sy  Limkaichong,
Manuel F. Zubiri, Manuel T. Sagarbarria, Loma P. Bautista-Bandigan, Peter John D. Calderon., Luis
N. Campos, Jr., David "Jay-Jay" C.  Suarez,  Sandro L. Gonzalez, Romeo S. Momo, Vincent Franco
"Duke"  D.  Frasco,  Way  Kurat  Zamora,  Yasser  Alonto  Balindong,  Joseph  Sto.  Nifio  8.  Bemos,
Narciso R. Bravo, Jr., Alfel M. Bascug, Wilfredo "Willy" S. Caminero, Carl Nicolas C. Cari, M€eximo
Y.  Dalog,  Jr.,  Alfred  C.  Delos  Santos,  Cheryl  P.  Deloso-Montalla,  Abdullah  D.  Djmaporo,  .Iumel
Anthony I.  Espino, Ria Christina G.  Farifias, Arm K.  Hofer, Cesar "Jawo" I.  Jimenez, Jr., Glona G.
Labadlabad, Mario Vittorio "Marvey" A. Marifio, Maricel G. Natividad-Nagafio, MD, Na. Lucille L.
Nova, Pablo C. Ortega, Emmarie "Lolypop" Ounno-Dizon, Eddiebong G. Plaza, Geraldine 8. R()man.
Hector  S.  Sanchez,  Loma C.  Silverio,  Kristine  Alexie  8.  Tutor,  Diego  `Nonoy"  C.  Ty,  Lawrence
"Law" H. Fortun, Leonardo L. Babasa, Jr., Manuel D. Cabochan, Ill, Wilfrido Mark M. Enverga, Wes
Gatchalian, Raymund  Democrito C.  Mendoza, Jericho Jonas 8. Nograles, Josephine Ramirez..Sato,
Roman T.  Romulo,  Amihilda J,  Sangcopan,  Edgar  S.  Sarmiento,  Jesus "Bong" C.  Suntay,  Manuel
Luis T. Lopez, Florida "Rida" P. Robes, Deogracias Victor "DV" 8.  Savellano, Jose "Jun" L.  Ong,
Jr., Victor A. Yap, Eric L. 0livarez, and Henry R. Villarica as principal authors thereof.
In view of the foregoing, approval of this measure is earnestly sought.
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Repub]icoft`ri`ePhilippines
HOUSE OF REPRHSENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINHTEENTI] CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HouseBillNo.8054.
Introduced by Representative Midy N. Cua
Lone Distrtot, Quirino
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AN ACT ESTABLISHING A RENTAL HOUSING SUBSIDY PROGRAM FOR INFORMAL
SETTLER FAMILIES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of Representatives Of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
SncTI0N 1. Sfeor/ rj.f/e. ~ This Act shall be known as the "Rental Housing Subsidy Program Act."
SEC 2. Dec/czrcr/I.ow o/Po/I.c};. -It is hereby declared the policy of the State to:
a)    Promote  a just,  equitable,  and  inclusive  urban  development  through  programs  housing
options, providing adequate social  services, broader  livelihood and employment,  and an
improved quality of life for the Filipino people, especially the underprivileged;
b)   Provide  an  irmovative  housing  program  that  makes  available  affordable,  livable,  and
decent   housing,    as    well    as    access   to    the    basic    social    service,    especially    for
underprivileged;
c)    Protect  the  urban  poor  from  the  impact  of immediate  dislocation  due  to  eviction  and
demolition arising from government projects; and
d)   Provide interim housing for dislocated fanilies due to natural and man-made disasters.
SEC. 3. De¢#jr}.o# o/rerms. -As used in this Act:
a)   D!.a/ocafz.o# refers to the state of being displaced from one place to another due to causes
such as eviction and demolition;
b)   /#/oJ?#a/ Se/f/er Fc}m;./j.es  ref`er to  households  living  on  a  lot whether private  or public,
without the consent of the property owner, or those without legal claim over the property
they are occupying; or those living in danger areas such as esteros, railroad tracks, garbage
dumps, riverbanks, shorelines, and waterways, as defined in Section 3(e) of Republic Act
No.11201,  otherwise  known  as  the  "Department  of  Human  Settlements  and  Urban
Development Act";
c)    Re#to/ foo#sz.#g swbsz.dy refers to  the  financial  assistance  provided by the government to
pay  for the temporary  use  or occupancy  of a  residential  unit  in  the  public  and  private
housing rental market.
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2       SEC.  4.  jze#/cl/  fJowsi.#g  SwdsJ.dy  Progrcz".  -  There  is  hereby  established  the  Rental  hereinafter
3       referred  Housing Subsidy Program, to as the "Program," to provide social protection and support to
4       informal settler families (ISFs) in accessing the fomal housing market. It shall be made an option to
5       address the temporary relocation of displaced families due to natural and man-made disasters.
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7                      Eligible  ISFs  shall  receive  a flat  rental  subsidy rate  of Three thousand  five  hundred pesos
8       (Php3,500.00)  for those  living  in Metro  Manila  and  a rental  subsidy  rate to  be  determined  by the
9       Department of Human  Settlements  and  Urban Development (DHSUD)  and the National  Economic
10       Development Authority (NEDA)  for those  living  in  all other regions,  taking  into  consideration the
11       prevailing minimum wage and rental rates per region, but not to exceed Three thousand five hundred
12       pesos  (Php3,500.00):  Prov!.did,  That the  rental  subsidy  shall  not  exceed  the  actual  rent:  Provj.dec7,
13      /wr/foer,  That at any time,  but not more  often than once  every two (2)  years,  such  subsidy may be
14       reviewed or revised by the DHSUD and NEDA to conform with the prevailing economic conditions.
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16                      Rental  subsidy  shall be granted to eligible beneficiaries  until the date  of completion of the
17       permanent housing project intended for them or upon their actual transfer to the permanent housing
18       project, whichever comes first: Provz.ded, That, in case of a delay in the completion of the permanent
19       housing project, the rental subsidy shall be extended: Provj.dec7, /air/foer, That the agency implementing
20       the permanent housing project shall bear the cost of the extended rental subsidy.
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22        SEC. 5. E/7.g;.bz./I.fy. -To be eligible under this Act, a beneficiary must:
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29        SEC. 6. Condj.fz.o#S /or co7tJ;.##ed E#Jj.//eme#f or E/I.gz.bz./i.fy. ~ All eligible beneficiaries shall comply
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with the following conditions to continuously avail of the benefits under this Act:
a)    The beneficiaries shall not move or relocate back to the area in which they were originally
living  in unless  such move or relocation has been pemitted by the proper government
authorities, taking into consideration the puxpose of the Program; and
b)   The beneficiaries shall pay to the lessor that portion of the rental fee not covered by the
subsidy.
Beneficiaries who  maintain good payment  standings  shall  be prioritized  as beneficiaries  in
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42       SEC.  7. Form  o/Pcp77ie#f.  -The rental  subsidy  shall  be  distributed  by the DHSUD  in  such  form
43       determine to it may be most beneficial and appropriate for the beneficiaries.
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45       SFC.   8.   Ro/es   o/  Gover#"e#/  ,4ge#cj.es.   -   The   various   national   government   agencies   and
46       instrumentalities involved in the program shall perform specific responsibilities.
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a)    The DHSUD shall:
(i)          Coordinate with housing agencies to formulate program targets and integrate these
to national housing policy;
(ii)         Promulgate  appropriate  housing  policies  among  the  attached  corporations  of
DHSUD in line with the implementation of this Program;
(iii)        Enlist beneficiaries and their lessors for the program;
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(iv)        Set up monitoring and evaluation system, tools, exit strategy and methodologies
on compliance with conditions,  implementation, output, and impact assessments
together  with   its  attached   agencies,  the  Department  ot`  Social   Welfare  and
Development (DSWD), the Presidential Commission on the Urban Poor (PCUP),
and the local government units; and
(v)         Recommend to congress measures for the proper and responsive implementation
of this Act.
b)   The National Housing Authority (NIIA) shall:
(i)          Certify to the eligibility of the applicants of the program;
(ii)         Coordinate  with  infrastructure  prograni  implementing  agencies,   including  the
Department    of   Public    Works    and    Highways    and    the    Department    of
Transportation,  the  identification  of areas  suitable  for housing  projects  and the
persons who need immediate resettlement;
(iii)        Update the masterlist ofbeneficiaries to be resettled as part of the National
(iv)        Resettlement prograin which shall include their socio-economic profiles; and
(v)         Design and conduct appropriate monitoring and evaluation of the implementations
of this Program which shall include a grievance and redress system.
c)    The  Home  Mutual  Fund  (HDMF)  shall  euroll  Development  in  its  system  at  least  one
household  member of the applicant-beneficiaries of the Program to  facilitate their entry
into the formal housing market.
d)   The  DSWD  shall  design  the  social  preparation  activities  and  conduct  workshops  and
training programs to ensure that beneficiaries are aware of the benefits under the Program,
including the parameters and conditions for eligibility.
e)   Thepcup shall:
(i)          Assist the DSWD  in  the  design  of social preparation activities,  workshops,  and
training programs for beneficiaries;
(ii)         Conduct social preparation activities with the local government units.
D    The Technical Education and Ski]1s Development Authority shall provide skills training to
at least one household member of the beneficiaries.
g)   The local government units shall:
(i)           Maintain  a  publicly  accessible  register  of  lessors  in  their  respective  areas  of
jurisdiction;
(ii)         Assist the NHA in conducting census and tagging of IsFs in need {jf immediate
resettlement;
(iii)        Assist the DSWD and pcup in conducting social preparation activities;
(iv)        Contain the vacated  areas oflsFs to help achieve the objectives of this program;
(v)         Assist  the  DSWD  in  monitoring  and  evaluating  the  implementation  of  this
Program; and
(vi)        Conduct field valuation of beneficiaries and their respective lessors with DSWD
in the rental housing units.
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49       current  appropriations  charged  against  the  for  the  DHSUD.  Hereafter,  sucli  amount  as  may  be
50       necessary  for its  continued  implementation  shall  be  included  in  the  armual  General  Appropriations
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1        SEC.   10.   Jmp/eme#JJ.#g  Jiw/es   cr7cc7  Jteg!¢/c7/I.o#s.   -   The  DHSUD,   in   coordination   with   relevant
2       government issue rules, regulations, and guidelines necessary agencies,  shall to cany out the  intent
3       and purposes of this Act within six (6) months from date ofeffectivity.
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SHC.  11. A4:¢#cJcz/ory jievz.ei4; on f¢e /mp/emc#/cr/z.o# a//fez.a .4cf.  ~ The DHSUD shall submit to the on
Congress a report the implementation of this end of the second Program at the year from the date of
effectivity of this Act and every two (2) years thereafter.
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9        SEC.12.  Sepczrabz./zty C/o%se.  -If any  provision  of this  Act  is  held  unconstitutiona]  or  invalid,  all
10       other provisions not affected thereby shall remain valid.
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SEC.  13.  Repecz/i.ng  C/c7ase.  -  All  laws,  decrees,  executive  orders,  rules  and  regulations  or  parts
thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
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15       SEC.14. Ejorec/I.w.ty. -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the o#cz.a/
16       Gczze#e or in a newspaper of general circulation.
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