Comprehensive Development Plan and Upgrading
- The development plan will focus on upgrading existing housing, relocating qualified squatter families to nearby resettlement areas, and reorganizing dwelling units for improved infrastructure.
- The plan aligns with the Metro Manila Zonal Improvement Program (ZIP) aimed at structured growth and provision of sanitary and other essential services.
Inter-agency Coordination and Funding
- Development shall be an inter-agency effort involving design, funding, and execution.
- Program funding and cost recovery will adhere to Letters of Instructions Nos. 555 and 557 as amended.
Land Tenure and Pricing
- Land tenure policies follow the definitions set forth in Letter of Instructions No. 555 as amended.
- The purchase price for land is set to recover the expropriation cost established under the decree.
Use of Expropriated Areas
- Areas not allocated to low-income housing may be developed for dwelling, rented, sold to low/middle income groups, or used commercially to subsidize project costs.
Just Compensation
- Just compensation shall be based on market value determined by the City Assessor considering existing squatter conditions which may reduce valuation.
- Compensation is capped at Seventeen Million Pesos (P17,000,000) payable in five equal installments over five years.
Appropriations and Financing
- An initial appropriation of P3,400,000 plus the same amount annually totaling P17,000,000 is allocated for payment of just compensation.
- Development funding of P15,000,000 is appropriated for the first year, with P5,000,000 in subsequent years, totaling P25,000,000.
Budget Implementation
- The Budget Commission shall provide funds to the NHA following the developed program for the project.
Fund Recovery from Beneficiaries
- Funds appropriated must be recovered from beneficiaries in accordance with Letter of Instructions No. 555.
- Beneficiaries must pay their obligations promptly; failure after three months grace results in summary ejectment and loss of benefits under the decree.
Authority Decisions and Appeals
- Decisions regarding project development, lot disposition, or ejectment are final and not subject to judicial review, except by appeal to the Office of the President within 30 days.
- If the Office of the President does not reverse or modify the decisions within 60 days, they are deemed affirmed.
Repeal and Modification of Inconsistent Laws
- All conflicting laws, decrees, ordinances, or rules are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
Separability Clause
- If any provision is declared unconstitutional or invalid, remaining provisions shall remain effective.
Effectivity
- The decree takes effect immediately upon issuance.