Republic af the Pilippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress

First Regular Sessjary 5

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Anthony R.T. Golez Jr. MD, MBAH

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This representation seeks to address the plight of families who cannot afford or
build their own homes, thru the proposed measure rental subsidy wil! be provided to
unfortunate Filipinos. The proposed bill also covers displaced families, who lost their
homes because of various crises and calamities, whether natural of man-made
disasters,

The proposed law, a housing and social protection program will be established
and institutionalized. This program will provide poor families and disaster victims
better and more affordable access to the formal housing market through the provision
of rental subsidies provided by the government.

It should be highlighted that the Constitution gives great importance to the
dignity of human beings, the dignity of Filipinos, by stating that “the State values the
dignity of every human being.” Providing affordable housing programs for Filipinos
will concretize the said Constitutional precept. As Sir Edward Coke first said, “For a
man’s house is his owt castle.”

Approval of the bill herein is carnestly being sought.

HON. ANTHONY 3 JR. MD, MBAH

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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress

First Regular Sessi

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HOUSE BILL No. 1711

Introduced by Rep. Anthony R.T. Golez Jr. MD, MBAH

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE RENTAL HOUSING SUBSIDY PROGRAM
AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatic
ssemtbled:

of the Philippines in Congress

Section 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the “Rental Housing Subsidy
Program Act of 2022."

Section. 2. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared the policy of the State
to

a. Promote a just, equitable, and inclusive urban development through
programs providing adequate social services, broader housing options,
livelihood and employment, and an improved quality of life for the
Filipino people, especially the underprivileged;

b. Provide an innovative housing program providing affordable, livable,
and decent housing, as well as access to basic social services, especially
for the underprivileged;

¢. Protect the urban poor from the impact of immediate dislocation due to
eviction and demolition arising from government projects; and

d. Provide for options for interim housing for dislocated families due to
natural and man-made disasters.

Section 3. Definition of Terms. For purposes of this Act, the following terms or
words and phrases shall be understood to mean as follows:

a, Dislocation ~ refers to the state of being displaced from one place to
another due to causes such as but not limited to eviction and demolition;

b. Informal Settler Beneficiary (ISB) ~ refers to individuals or households
living under any of the following conditions:

1. Where the individual or household is living in a danger area as
determined by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban,
Development (DHSUD);

Where the individual or household is living in an area reserved
or used for government infrastructure projects;

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Where the individual or household is living in an area which

classified asa protected or forest arca, except indigenous peoples;

4. Where the individual or houschold is living in an area declared
as a priority development area under Proclamation No. 1967,
series of 1980, as applicable; or

5. Where the individual or household is living on public lands,

structures, or facilities not intended for human habitation

c. Rental Housing Subsidy ~ refers to the financial assistance provided by
the government to rent accommodation in the private rental market, the
amount which shall not exceed the rates as regulated under Republic
Act No, 9633, otherwise known as the “Rent Control Act.”

Section 4. Rental Housing Subsidy Program. A Rental Housing Subsidy
Program, hereinafter referred to as the “Program,” shall be established as a housing,
and social protection program with the end view of enabling ISBs and displaced
families 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 duc to natural and man-made disasters

Eligible beneficiaries shall receive a rental subsidy, the amount of which shall
be determined by the DHSUD 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 amount of rentals as determined
by the rental or lease contract between the eligible beneficiary and the lessor, provided
that for those eligible beneficiaries below the poverty threshold as determined by the
Philippine Statistics Authority, the subsidy shall be at least 30% of the total amount of
rentals.

Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, at any time but not more than
every two (2) years, subsidies given under the program shall be reviewed or
revised to conform to prevailing economic conditions.

or

Rental subsidy shall be granted to eligible bencticiaries for a maximum of five
(5) years or upon their availment or acquisition of permanent housing, whichever
comes first

Section 5. Eligibility. To be an eligible beneficiary under this Act, an individual
or household must:

a. Live under any of the conditions under Sec. 3, paragraph b, of this Act;
b. Have a source of livelihood or have at least one (1) member of the
household gainfully employed; and

Vacate the informal settlement area in which they are presently living
and transfer or relocate to a safer area.



Section 6. Conditions for Continued Entitlement or Eligibility. All eligible
beneficiaries shal! comply with the following conditions for continued availment of
the benefits under this Act:

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
permitted by the proper government authorities taking into
consideration the purpose of the program; and

b. ‘The beneficiaries shall pay that portion of the rentals not subsidized
under the program to the lessor.
Beneficiaries who maintain good payment standings shall be prioritized as

beneficiar

in government housing programs,

Section 7. Form of Payment. The rental subsidy shall be distributed by the
DSHUD in such form as may be identified by the DHSUD to be most beneficial and
appropriate for the beneficiaries.

Section 8. Roles of Government Agencies. The program shall involve the

national government agencies and instrumentalities

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b.

with the following, roles:

The DHSUD shall:

1. Coordinate with housing agencies to formulate program targets and
integrate these to the national housing policy;

2. Promulgate appropriate housing, policies among the attached
corporations of the DHSUD in line with the implementation of this
program;

3. Enlist beneficiaries and their lessors for the program;

4. 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 of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the

Presidential Commission on the Urban Poor (PCUP), and the local

government units; and

Recommend to Congress measures for the proper and responsive

implementation of this Act.

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The National Housing Authority (NHA) shall:

Certify the cligibility of the beneficiaries under the prog

2. Coordinate with infrastructure program implementing agencies,
including but not limited to the Depariment of Public Works and
Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr)
for the identification of areas housing persons who are in need of
immediate resettlement;

3. Update the alphalist and socio-economic profiles of beneficiaries to

be resettled as part of the National Resettlement Program; and

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4. Design and conduct appropriate monitoring and evaluation of the
implementation of this program, which shall include a grievance and
redress system.

¢ The Home Development Mutual Fund (HDME) shall enroll the
beneficiaries to the HDMF system so as to facilitate their entry into the
formal housing market.

d. The DSWD shall:

1. Design the social preparation activities and form 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. The PCUP shall

Assist the DSWD in the design of social preparation activit
workshops, and training programs for beneficiaries;

Conduct social preparation activities with the local government
units.

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{, The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
shall provide skills training to beneficiaries.
g- The local government units shall:

Maintain a publicly accessible register of lessors in their respective
areas of jurisdiction;
Assist the NHA in conducting census and tagging of ISBs in need of

immediate resettlement;

3. Assist the DSWD and PCUP in conducting social preparation
activities;

4. Contain the vacated areas of ISBs to help achieve the objectives of
this program;

5, Assist the DSWD in monitoring and evaluating the implementation
of this program; and

6. Conduct field valuation of benef
with DSWD in the rental housing units.

iaries and their respective Lessors

Section 9. Additional Positions and Personnel for the DHSUD, For purposes
of this Act, the DHSUD shall, in accordance with pertinent civil service rules, create
positions and enlist additional personnel to ensure the proper and appropriate
implementation of the program under this Act.

Section 10. Appropriations. The amount necessary for the effective
implementation of this Act shall be charged against the current appropriations for the
DHSUD. Thereafter, such amounts as necessary for its continued implementation
shall be included in the General Appropriations Act.


Section 11. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The DHSUD, in coor ‘dination
with relevant government agencies, shall issue rules, regulations, and guidelines
necessary to carry out the intent and purposes of this Act within six (6) months from
date of effectivity

Section 12, Mandatory Review on the Implementation of this Act. The DE ISUD
shall submit to the Congress a report on the implementation of this program at the
end of the second (2) year from date of effectivity and every two (2) years thereafter.

Section 13, Separability Clause. If any portion or provision of this Act is held
unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining provisions not affected thereby: shall
continue to be in full force and effect.

Section 14, Repealing Clause. All laws, executive orders, proclamations, rules,
regulations, and other issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of
this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

Section 15. Effectivity. This Act shail take effect fifteen (13) days following its

publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general
circulation

Approved,