Law Summary

Background and Context

• Purpose: The Executive Order (EO) consolidates housing functions and support within the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC).
• Previous Orders: It amends Executive Orders Nos. 159, 179, and 216, which established various housing programs and structures under the Estrada Administration.
• Need for Consolidation: To enhance control and supervision over housing activities and strengthen HUDCC’s role in achieving government mass housing goals.

Section 1: Consolidation of the Secretariat Functions

• Amendment Details:
  • Transfers the functions of the Presidential Commission on Mass Housing (PCMH) Secretariat, previously held by the Presidential Management Staff (PMS), to the HUDCC.
• Key Definitions:
  • PCMH: Presidential Commission on Mass Housing, responsible for overseeing mass housing initiatives.
  • HUDCC: Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council, the primary agency for housing-related functions.
• Important Requirements:
  • The HUDCC will take over all administrative, technical, and logistical support formerly provided by PMS.

Section 2: Transfer of the Presidential Housing Assistance One-Stop Center

• Amendment Details:
  • Roles and functions of PMS concerning the Presidential Housing Assistance One-Stop Center are now transferred to the HUDCC.
• Key Definitions:
  • Presidential Housing Assistance One-Stop Center: A facility aimed at providing assistance to beneficiaries and developers of socialized and low-cost housing projects.
• Important Requirements:
  • The HUDCC is now responsible for the operations and administration of the One-Stop Center.

Section 3: Separability Clause

• Legal Principle:
  • If any provision of this EO is found invalid, the remaining provisions will still be in effect.
• Importance:
  • Ensures continuity of the EO's other provisions even if one part is struck down.

Section 4: Repealing Clause

• Legal Principle:
  • All prior executive and administrative issuances inconsistent with this EO are repealed or modified accordingly.
• Importance:
  • Ensures that the new provisions take precedence over previous conflicting orders.

Section 5: Effectivity

• Timeframe:
  • The EO takes effect immediately upon signing, which was on June 29, 2000.

Key Takeaways

• Executive Order No. 260 consolidates housing functions under the HUDCC for better oversight and efficiency.
• It transfers administrative responsibilities from the PMS to the HUDCC, particularly concerning the PCMH and the Presidential Housing Assistance One-Stop Center.
• The EO includes a separability clause to maintain its integrity and a repealing clause to eliminate inconsistencies with prior orders.
• This order is effective immediately, reflecting the urgency of enhancing housing program management in the Philippines.