EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 708

: Executive Order No. 708, issued on February 26, 2008, amended Executive Order No. 152, series of 2002.
: The clearinghouse function for the conduct of demolition and eviction activities involving homeless and underprivileged citizens was devolved to the respective LGUs.
: Due to the established policy of local autonomy and decentralization, it was necessary to devolve PCUP's functions to LGUs with territorial jurisdiction over proposed demolition and eviction activities.
: LGUs must create their own Local Housing Boards or any similar body through an appropriate ordinance before conducting these functions.
: PCUP retains its monitoring and reporting functions as well as powers and functions mentioned in subsections 4 to 11 of Section 1 and Section 9 of Executive Order No. 152, series of 2002.
: The Local Government Unit concerned is primarily responsible for issuance of notices and clearances.
: The Executive Order took effect immediately upon its signing on February 26, 2008.
: All other orders, issuances, or portions thereof inconsistent with EO No. 708 are revoked, amended, or modified accordingly.