Law Summary
Creation and Role of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC)
- HUDCC was established to coordinate activities of government housing agencies.
- Its main function is to ensure the accomplishment of the National Shelter Program objectives.
- The Chairman of HUDCC serves ex-officio as Chairman of the governing boards of the key housing agencies.
Presidential Control and Supervisory Structure
- The President of the Philippines is the department head of and exercises direct control over the coordinating, key, and support agencies of the National Shelter Program as per existing laws.
- Agencies under this control include HUDCC, National Housing Authority, National Home Finance Corporation, Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board, Home Insurance and Guaranty Corporation, Home Development Mutual Fund, Social Security System, and Government Service Insurance System.
Strengthening of Coordination via Delegation of Authority
- To ensure effective implementation, administrative supervision over the key housing agencies is delegated to HUDCC.
- HUDCC acts as the Presidential arm for the National Shelter Program under the President’s direct supervision.
- This delegation aligns with jurisprudence allowing the President to delegate powers to subordinates (Lacson-Magallanes Co., Inc. vs. Pano).
Responsibilities and Functions of HUDCC
- Exercise overall administrative supervision over key housing agencies: National Housing Authority, National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation, Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board, Home Insurance and Guaranty Corporation.
- Responsible for meeting targets and objectives for the housing sector.
- Work jointly with key and support agencies to achieve program goals.
- Specifically tasked to:
- Review organization, programs, projects of key agencies.
- Implement necessary measures through agencies' governing boards to ensure coordination and integration.
- Decentralize operations by integrating regional activities for equitable regional housing benefits.
- Collaborate with the Department of Budget and Management to secure sustainable funding and identify projects for funding under the Philippine Assistance Program.
Legal Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.
Summary of Key Legal Concepts
- Delegation of presidential supervisory power to HUDCC enhances efficiency and coordination.
- Establishes a clear chain of command and responsibility within the National Shelter Program.
- Emphasizes inter-agency cooperation and regional equity in housing.
- Reinforces the President’s direct oversight while enabling focused administrative management by HUDCC.