Background and Ownership Transfer
- The land was originally transferred from Manila Banking Corporation (MBC) to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on June 18, 1999.
- A Memorandum of Agreement (April 27, 2006) among DOF, BSP, NHA, and MBC conveyed the property as government housing project dividends.
- HUDCC coordinated with DOF and BSP to identify the site as suitable for government employee housing.
Segregation and Allocation of the Property
- The 1,551.1416 hectares are divided specifically as follows:
- 300 hectares for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
- 300 hectares for the Philippine National Police (PNP)
- 300 hectares for teachers
- 300 hectares for other government employees
- 351.1416 hectares for informal settler-families displaced by Typhoon Ondoy and future catastrophes
Transfer, Development, and Administration of the Property
- BSP and DOF must execute transfer documents within 30 days to transfer ownership to the National Housing Authority (NHA).
- NHA will administer the property, playing a central role in development and management.
Funding and Budget Allocation
- NHA will work with the Department of Budget and Management to secure necessary funds for implementation.
- AFP, PNP, and DepEd are responsible for providing funds from their savings for site development and logistical needs.
- Financial plans must consider various activities, including establishing a funding scheme for the project.
Establishment of the Executive Committee and Policy Formulation
- An Executive Committee is formed to oversee implementation policies.
- Committee composition: General Manager of NHA (Chairperson), and representatives from Department of Social Welfare and Development, HUDCC, AFP, PNP, and Department of Education.
- Responsibilities include defining beneficiary qualifications, lot pricing, and payment schemes.
Legal Provisions: Separability, Repealing Clause, and Effectivity
- Separability Clause: Invalid provisions do not affect the validity of the rest of the Order if those remaining parts can still function.
- Repealing Clause: All conflicting executive orders, rules, and other regulations are revoked, amended, or modified.
- This Order takes immediate effect upon issuance.
Signatories and Authority
- The Order is signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Executive Secretary Eduardo R. Ermita.
- The issuance reflects their executive authority to implement governmental policies on housing and land use.
This comprehensive framework serves to provide organized housing solutions for government employees and displaced informal settlers, ensuring legal clarity on ownership, funding, and administration.