QuestionsQuestions (LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 709)
It is a directive from the President that requires the National Housing Authority (NHA) to ensure, at all times, that subdivision plans and actual implementation include adequate water supply, lighting facilities, and other standard services and safeguards before NHA grants authority to develop and sell lots or units.
The owner/developer must show proof of preparedness to install adequate water supply, lighting facilities, and other standard services and safeguards.
The NHA must ensure that the plans provide adequate facilities and that the plans are fully carried out.
The NHA shall be held responsible for ensuring that the capacity to supply water and the other cited services never falls below the requirements of residents, throughout every stage.
NHA approval/authority becomes conditional on demonstrated readiness and ongoing capacity requirements for water, lighting, and other standard services and safeguards.
They are treated as unacceptable, indicating insufficient care and earnestness on the part of some subdivision owners/developers in planning and managing residential projects.
Inadequate lighting and other facilities/services and safeguards are mentioned as issues that have been brought to the attention of the Office.
The NHA General Manager is directed to investigate the complaints of residents of Modesta Village and to submit a report to the President “without delay.”
It applies broadly. While a newspaper-reported case is cited, the LOI states the issue is not isolated and directs effective immediately that NHA cannot authorize subdivision development without required proof.
That the requirements take effect right away, meaning NHA must apply the stated conditions and oversight duties beginning June 19, 1978.
To prevent residents from experiencing shortages or inadequate basic services and to ensure that the developer’s plans are capable of meeting residents’ requirements, with NHA oversight ensuring compliance.
The National Housing Authority is explicitly held responsible for ensuring that the capacity to supply water and other cited services never falls below the requirements of residents.
Students can argue that utility failures (e.g., water shortage/insufficient lighting) implicate compliance with LOI No. 709 and NHA’s continuing responsibility to ensure capacity never falls below resident requirements, not merely at the planning stage.
Resident protests are treated as evidence of serious planning/management deficiencies; LOI No. 709 mandates stronger NHA oversight and investigation/enforcement to address such deficiencies.
It requires proof before NHA grants authority (pre-development condition) and also holds NHA responsible at every stage to ensure capacity never falls below resident requirements (ongoing obligation).