Question & AnswerQ&A (HLURB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 21, S. 1996)
The HLURB Board is empowered under Presidential Decree No. 933, Executive Order No. 648 s. 1981 as amended by Executive Order No. 90 s. 1986, and Republic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991), implemented by Executive Order No. 72 s. 1993.
They enacted an ordinance declaring certain areas in Mandaluyong as commercial and industrial zones.
The MMDA endorses zoning ordinances for review and approval/ratification by the HLURB Board, after determining conformity with the Metropolitan Manila policy zone map.
Resolution No. R-561, as amended by Resolution No. R-577, of the HLURB Board govern this procedure.
The HLURB Board's ratification signifies that the ordinance has substantially complied with legal requirements and procedures for zoning ordinance approval and may be implemented.
HLURB exercises its authority under Presidential Decree No. 933, Executive Orders No. 648 and No. 90, Republic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991), and Executive Order No. 72 s. 1993.
The annexes include the full text of the ordinance, a revised zoning map, and boundary descriptions, forming an integral part of the ratification and providing detailed guidance.
HLURB checks substantial compliance with the requirements and procedures for review, including conformity with policies, legal standards, and proper documentation.
This declaration guides land use, promoting orderly urban development, economic activity zoning, and regulatory control over land use in mandated areas.
The Board of Commissioners of the HLURB (Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board) adopted the resolution in an en banc session.