Title
NBP Land Declared for Housing and Development
Law
Proclamation No. 1159
Decision Date
Sep 8, 2006
Proclamation No. 1159 designates the New Bilibid Prison Reservation as a socialized housing site, aiming to decongest Metro Manila and provide housing for underprivileged citizens, with the government overseeing the development and implementation of a Master Development Plan for the site.

Law Summary

Declaration of New Bilibid Prison (NBP) Reservation for Development

  • Declares approximately 366.7 hectares of the NBP Reservation in Muntinlupa City open for government and socialized housing and mixed-use development.
  • Development to align with an approved land use plan (Master Development Plan).

Land Allocation and Designated Uses Within the NBP Site

  • Government housing: 780,000 sq.m., prioritizing Office of the President, DOJ/Bureau of Corrections, and DENR employees.
  • Mixed-income residential: 220,000 sq.m., prioritizing existing qualified residents.
  • Institutional/public/quasi-public purposes: 440,000 sq.m.
  • Mixed-use commercial and residential: 1,470,000 sq.m.
  • Open space/parks: 517,000 sq.m.
  • Infrastructure (Daang-Hari-SLEX Road Link): 240,000 sq.m.
  • Provision for proration of these allocations if actual land survey indicates less area.

Institutional Arrangements and Oversight

  • Establishes an Inter-Agency Steering Committee comprising HUDCC, DENR, OP, DOJ, BUCOR, Muntinlupa City Government, NHA, and Office of Lone Congressional District of Muntinlupa City.
  • HUDCC chairs, DOJ co-chairs the Committee.
  • NHA designated as lead implementing agency for development projects within NBP.
  • Committee empowered to issue implementing rules and regulations aligned with the proclamation and prior directives.

Land Disposition Modalities and Terms

  • Disposition methods include sale, lease, usufruct, or other lawful forms.
  • Usufruct rights granted for initial 50 years to beneficiaries in government/socialized housing.
  • Usufruct rights are non-transferable except by hereditary succession or to first-degree relatives.

Financial and Administrative Powers

  • The Inter-Agency Steering Committee may utilize resources, apply fund reflows, and mobilize necessary financing.
  • Subject to applicable government budget, accounting, and auditing rules.

Supersession and Effectivity

  • Supersedes previous proclamations regarding the NBP site; inconsistent provisions are repealed or modified.
  • Formalized and effectuated by the President of the Philippines with official government seal.

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