EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 708

: The clearinghouse functions related to the conduct of demolition and eviction activities involving homeless and underprivileged citizens as initially stated in Executive Order No. 152, series of 2002, were devolved to the respective LGUs.
: LGUs must create their own Local Housing Boards or any similar body through an appropriate ordinance before exercising the clearinghouse functions granted under EO No. 708.
: The PCUP retains monitoring and reporting functions and the powers and functions mentioned in subsections 4 to 11 of Section 1 and Section 9 of Executive Order No. 152, series of 2002.
: LGUs are primarily responsible for conducting clearinghouse functions, including the issuance of notices and clearances to the affected families during demolition and eviction activities.
: By devolving the clearinghouse functions from a national agency (PCUP) to the LGUs that have territorial jurisdiction over the eviction and demolition activities, it enhances local autonomy and decentralization.
: EO No. 708 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.
: Local ordinances creating Local Housing Boards or similar bodies must be enacted by the respective Local Government Units before they can assume clearinghouse functions.