Question & AnswerQ&A (MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 36)
The main objective is to direct provincial governors and city mayors to undertake a housing program for the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) personnel similar to the Proyektong Pabahay program.
All provincial governors and city mayors are responsible for implementing the housing program for BJMP and BFP personnel.
It emulates the Proyektong Pabahay program for local police as defined in Memorandum Circular No. 14 dated September 30, 1998.
The Urban Development and Housing Act (UDHA) of 1992 mandates the State to establish such a program.
They must identify available government land to be used for the housing program for BJMP and BFP personnel.
The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) and the Secretary of Interior and Local Government, among others, must coordinate in defining the guidelines.
They are to assist provincial and city governments in the formulation and implementation of the housing program.
No, the Memorandum Circular does not specify penalties for non-compliance.
It takes effect immediately upon issuance on July 5, 1999.
The authority cited is the powers vested in the President of the Republic of the Philippines by the Constitution and existing laws.
It aims to improve their living conditions by providing decent housing, thereby enabling them to better serve the citizenry.
They must coordinate with DENR, HUDCC, NAPOLCOM, and other government housing agencies and comply with guidelines from the Secretary of Interior and Local Government.