Question & AnswerQ&A (PASIG CITY ORDICE NO. 06 Series of 2016)
The official title is the "Green Building Ordinance of Pasig City."
It is enacted pursuant to the Local Government Code of 1991 (Republic Act 7160), which mandates Local Government Units to promote health, safety, balanced ecology, and cultural preservation.
To improve the stability and efficiency of buildings in resource use, reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions, and minimize the negative impact of buildings on health and the environment through a Green Building Program.
It is a holistic approach to designing, constructing, and operating buildings focusing on design and construction management, proper land use, efficient water and energy use, indoor air quality, emission management, solid waste management, alternative transportation, and heritage conservation.
A Green Building is a building whose construction and operation assure the healthiest environment while efficiently and minimally disrupting land, water, energy, and resources.
BERDE is a certification system by the Philippine Green Building Council used to measure and recognize the environmental performance of buildings in the Philippines following sustainable building guidelines.
All buildings within Pasig City; mandatory compliance for new buildings and planned unit developments with over 10,000 square meters floor area; voluntary for residential units over 50 square meters and public/private buildings with less than 10,000 square meters; exemptions apply including heritage buildings and post-disaster shelters.
Violators face fines from P2,000 to P5,000 and/or imprisonment from two months to one year at the court's discretion. If a corporation or partnership violates, penalties apply to presidents, general managers, or partners.
The Board includes the City Mayor (Chairperson), SP Committees Chairmen on Environmental Protection and Public Works, City Building Official, City Environment and Natural Resource Officer, City DRRMO, City Planning and Development Officer, City Engineer, City Assessor, developers, business owners, PCI, UAP, constructors, specialty contractors, and academe representatives.
Green Building Tax Credit up to 10% of the Real Property Tax for up to 5 years, depending on BERDE certification star rating: 2% for 1 STAR, up to 10% for 5 STAR buildings.
The Green Building Division provides technical assistance and support, implementing the ordinance, managing certification processes, and overseeing compliance.
If the property or tenancy changes, the credit for the post-sale or post-termination period is granted to the new owner or tenant, with yearly credits allocated based on the period each party held or used the property.
The Board develops and revises implementing rules and regulations, supports voluntary programs, recommends incentives, sets performance standards, resolves disputes, and advises on continuous program improvements.
The ordinance took effect 15 days after its complete publication in a newspaper of general circulation.