An Act Providing for

the for the Compre-

HUDCC to be involved in staff functions; render technical, secretariat and other Page 1
Redirecting the support services to the PCMH.
hensive and
Functions and
Integrated Urban
EO 195
Operations of Serve as the lead agency to assist the President and the PCMH in formulating the
Volume 1, Issue 1
Development
December 31, 1999 HUDCC and All national objectives, policies and strategies for housing and urban development, and in
Financing Program

P hoenix
Housing Agencies designing broad strategies for the accomplishment of the government’s housing
by Increasing and
objectives.
Regularizing the
Yearly Appropriation
of the Major Promulgate rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of the Act Serve as the lead agency to assist the President and the Presidential Commission for
Components of the Mass Housing (PCMH) in formulating the national objectives, policies and strategies
Intensify the implementation of vital components of the National Shelter Program fro housing and urban development.
RA 7835 National Shelter
requiring government budgetary assistance, as follows: (a) resettlement program,
Program, Including
and (b) medium- rise public and private housing Coordinate and monitor the activities of all government agencies undertaking housing
December 16, 1994 the Abot-Kaya
Pabahay Fund projects, including those of LGUs, to ensure the accomplishment of the goals of the
Together with NHA and PEA, formulate policies and guidelines, rules and regula- government’s housing program.
Under RA 6846,
tions in the administration and management of the public rental housing facilities, in
Augmenting the Amending Executive
consultation with LGUs Encourage the maximum participation of the private sector in all aspects of housing
Shelter Financing Authorized Capital Order 159, s. 1999
Act of 1994 Stock of the National Determine from time to time the income ceilings and the loanable amounts for EO 216 and Further
and urban development. October 17, 2019
Home Mortgage both levels (a) and (b) borrowers and the socialized / low-cost housing limit eligible Strengthening
Formulate the basic policies, guidelines and implementing mechanisms for the

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Finance Corporation February 22, 2000 HUDCC
for low development financing disposal of the acquired or existing assets of the key housing that are not required for
(NHMFC) and the
the accomplishment of their basic mandates.
Home Insurance
Guaranty Corpora- Identify, plan and secure local and foreign funding for housing programs and pro-
tion (HIGC), jects.
Identifying Other
Sources of Funding Provide directions to HLURB to ensure rational land use for the equitable distribution
Resilience is the capacity to adapt Resilient design is the intentional design of buildings, landscapes,
and Appropriating
Funds for the
and enjoyment of development benefits.
EDITED BY: to changing conditions and to main- communities, and regions in response to these vulnerabilities. As
Purposes
An Act to Rescue
Recommend new legislation and amendments to existing laws as may be necessary.
tain or regain functionality and vital- used by the Resilient Design Institute, resilient design focuses on practical,
MALICDEM JR. NELSON M.
the National Shelter
Consolidating and ity in the face of stress or disturb-
Program of the
Amending RAs 580, on-the-ground solutions.
RA 8501
Government by
Condoning the RA 8763
1557, 5488 and 7835 Jointly with NEDA, determine the respective ceilings for socialized, low-cost, medium- ance. It is the capacity to bounce
and Executive Order cost, and open housing loan ceilings, to be reviewed once every 2 years to conform to
CARBAJOSA JR
February 13, 1998
Penalties of All
Outstanding/ March 7, 2000
Nos. 535 and 90 as prevailing economic conditions back after a disturbance or interrup-
they Apply to the
Delinquent Housing Promulgate the implementing rules and regulations within 60 days after the
Home Guaranty Together with DOF and DBM, provide inputs to HGC which has been tasked under the RODRIGO tion.
Loan Accounts with effectivity of the Act, together with all government institutions and agencies law to promulgate the rules and regulations for the implementation of the act.
Insurance Corpora-
any of the Govern- involved in the national shelter program (GSIS, SSS, Pag-Ibig, NHMFC and NHA),
tion (HGIC), and for
Housing Loan
Condonation Act
ment Institutions
and Agencies
Other Purposes At various levels —individuals, house-
of 1998 SECTION:AR51FC2
Involved in the
National Shelter
§ Serve as the sole lead agency to assist the President and the Presidential Commis-
sion on Mass Housing (PCMH) in the formulation and implementation of the national
holds, communities, and regions —
Program and by objectives, policies and strategies for housing and urban development. HOUSING: AR533A through resilience we can maintain
Amending PD 1752,
as Amended
Serve as Chairman of the National Steering Committee (NSC) created for the
§ Coordinate and monitor the activities of all government agencies undertaking
housing projects, including those of local government units, to ensure the accom-
livable conditions in the event of natu-
formulation and updating of the NUDHF). The committee shall have the following plishment of the goals of the government’s housing program.
Adviser: Ar. Arnold R. Amorato ral disasters, loss of power, or other
functions:
Reaffirming Mass
§ Encourage the maximum participation of the private sector in all aspects of housing
and urban development. interruptions in normally available ser-
Housing as a
a) Exercise the authority to promulgate the guidelines for the design and implemen-
Centerpiece Program § Formulate the basic policies, guidelines and implementing mechanisms for the vices.
in the Poverty disposal or development of acquired assets of the key housing agencies that are not
tation of the formulation and updating of the NUDHF for 1999-2004.
EO 20 Alleviation Efforts of
b) Establish the appropriate coordinating and communication mechanisms neces- the Government and
required for the accomplishment of their basic mandates.
Relative to climate change, resilience
May 28, 2001 Further Strengthen- § Identify, plan and secure local and foreign funding for housing programs and
Directing the sary for the implementation of the formulation process.
involves adaptation to the wide range
Special points of
Memorandum Order Formulation of the ing the Housing and projects.
Urban Develop-
No. 67 National Urban c) Through the NSC, the HUDCC shall provide overall policy and operational
directions in the formulation of the NUDHF. mentCoordinating § Provide directions to HLURB to ensure rational land use for the equitable distribu- of regional and localized impacts that
interest:
Development and
Council tion and enjoyment of development benefits.
June 28, 1999 Housing Framework
(NUDHF), 1999=2004 d) HUDCC shall closely coordinate with the government’s shelter agencies, other are expected with a warming planet:
national government agencies concerned, civil society organizations and sectoral § Recommend new legislation and amendments to existing laws as may be necessary
groups directly or indirectly involved in housing and urban development. for the attainment of government’s objectives in housing. more intense storms, greater precipita-
e) HUDCC, with assistance from HLURB, shall likewise serve as the secretariat of § Undertake functions as provided by existing laws.  Resilient housing tion, coastal and valley flooding, longer
the NSC. – A flourishing
§ Exercise administrative supervision over the housing agencies which remain
sector and more severe droughts in some
f) At the regional level, HUDCC shall mobilize its Regional Shelter and Urban attached to it for purposes of policy and program coordination: NAHA, NHMFC, HDMF,
Development Coordinating Committees (RSUDCCs) to assist in establishing the HLURB and HGC.
 The Resilient areas, wildfires, melting permafrost, warmer temperatures, and power outages.
coordinating mechanism necessary for conducting relevant activities involved in the
formulation process at the local level around the country. An Act Establishing Design Principles
RA 9161
Declaring Mass (Reiterate the Role of the HUDCC. Pursuant to EO 90 (s. 1986),
Reforms in the
Conduct a continuing information drive about the provisions of the Act, in coordina-  Resilient Design
Resilient housing – A flourishing sector
Regulation of
Housing as the December 22, 2001
Rentals of Certain
tion with DILG and other agencies concerned, Strategies
Centerpiece

EO 159
Program of the
Residential Units,
Providing the
Formulate within 6 months from the effectivity of the Act a transition program which  Achieving Resili-
Estrada Administra-
tion and Constitut-
Continue to focus on policy formulation and direction setting for the government’s
shelter program, while the Presidents / CEOs of the KSAs shall be responsible and Rental Reform Act of Mechanisms
Therefor and for
will provide for the safety measures to cushion the impact of a free rent market,
together with the housing agencies
ence at the Build- CDKN’s Miren Gutierrez looks at the potential the Global Compact Cities Programme.
October 12, 1999 2002 ing Scale
for the prebuilt housing sector to increase
ing the Presidential accountable for the implementation of their respective housing programs and
Other Purposes
Commission for projects.
 Achieving Resili- But what does it all entail? Do all hazards pose the
Mass Housing
(PCMHS)
Amending Eos 159
and 179, s. 1999 and
Take the lead in the identification of professional squatters and squatting syndicates,
monitor and launch operations through the proper agency or body, to curtail their ence at the Com- the resilience of its products to climate change. same sort of challenges? Is resistance the same as
Establishing the
EO 216, s. 2000, operations. munity Scale
EO 170 Revolving Fund for
Administer the revolving fund for housing projects of LGUs. The fund shall be in the
EO 260
Consolidating the
 Achieving Resili-
resilience? Tuan Anh Tran notes in a book about
Housing Projects of
initial amount of P100 million to be made available for the first 10 LGUs which will Housing Functions The National
roles andCommittee
functions of
Against
the PMSSquatting
on the Presidential
and SquattingHAOS-Center
Syndicates and
established
the R-HAOS
Modular, prebuilt homes are in fashion to the point that, in
October 25, 1999 Local Government
submit a concrete housing project with identified poor housing beneficiaries as a
June 29, 2002
and Staff Support on under
CenterEO
are129
transferred
(Octoberto1`5,
the1993)
HUDCC.
is abolished., All functions thereof are transferred to
ence at the Re- “Developing Disaster Resilient Housing in Vietnam”
Units
maximum amount of P10 million per LGU. Housing to the
Instituting
Housing and theUrban
the HUDCC. Any reference to the National Committee shall be read as referring to
HUDCC. gional and Eco- the United States, the demand for prefabricated housing is
National Drive to
that there is a lack of consensus in defining resilient
Creating the Development
Suppress and
Coordinating Council With DOJ, have authority to call on government agencies to give their full support,
system Scales forecast to expand 15% annually through 2017, according to
National Police Task
Chair the Task Force which is directed to coordinate with the National Committee  BEFORE THE housing and a gap in academic literature on this vital
Force to Curtail the
Against Squatting Syndicates and Professional Squatters (NDAPSSS). EO 153
Eradicate Profes-
sional Squatting and
assistance and cooperation in the course of the implementation of the provisions of
the EO.
a 2013 report. Some of the expertise in the prebuilt housing
EO 178 Proliferation and
DISASTER HAP- matter for many communities around the globe.
November 23, 1999
Activities of
Professional
The Task Force functions include the identification of professional squatters and December 10, 2002
Squatting Syndi-
cates, Amending EO The National Police Task Force (NPTF) to Apprehend Squatting Syndicates and PENS... sector is also dedicated to exploring new ways in which a
squatting syndicates including the names of public officials and/or private individu- Professional Squatters created under EO 178 (23 November 1999) is strengthened. It
house can withstand climate-related disasters.
178, s. 1999 and EO
Squatters and
Squatting Syndi-
als or companies abetting or tolerating the commission of the act. 129, s. 1993, and for shall serve as the operational arm of HUDCC in his drive against professional  DURING DISAS- Picturing a flood-resistant house, one can think of
cates Other Purposes squatters and squatting syndicates. The PNP is directed to designate full-time staff to
the NPTF.
TER…. most constructions along the channels of Venice,
Creating a Presiden-
The housing problem is no longer quantitative,
With DOJ, to submit regular reports to the Executive Secretary relative to the imple- which are protected by double, water-resistant bar-
tial Housing
Assistance One-
mentation of the provisions of the EO. but qualitative, according to the Global Compact Cities Pro-
riers. But what does a resilient house look like?
Stop-Shop Center
(Presidential HAOS- The Presidential HAOS-Center, which will be under the direct supervision of the
Jointly with DOJ, in consultation with relevant agencies and stakeholders, formulate
and adopt guidelines for the effective implementation of the EO.
gramme. The organisation notes that “people tend to con-
EO 179
Center) to Provide
Assistance to
Presidential Commission for Mass Housing (PCMH), shall be based in the Presiden-
tial Management Staff and shall be manned by a composite team of representatives
stantly improve and adapt their dwellings in order to better accommodate their chang-
November 23, 1999
Beneficiaries and
Developers of
from the PMS, HUDCC and line departments and agencies involved in housing.
ing needs.” Because housing is “a process, not and end”, say authors Sandra Moye-
Socialized and Low-
Cost Housing
Holz and Constanza Gonzalez-Mathiesen in a report about Chile’s case published by
Projects
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Under the Sheltering from a Gathering
Storm project, with CDKN funding, the Institute
for Social and Environmental Transition-
International (ISET-International) –an organisa-
tion that works with local partners to build resili-
ence— launched in 2012 a “Resilient Housing
Design Competition.” It called for innovative
storm resistant shelters for low-income house-
holds, and the winning model selected to be
The Resilient Design
Principles
The Resilient Design Principles
1 Resilience transcends scales. Strategies
to address resilience apply at scales of individu-
al buildings, communities, and larger regional
and ecosystem scales; they also apply at differ-
ent time scales—from immediate to long-term.
2 Resilient systems provide for basic
human needs. These include potable water,
sanitation, energy, livable conditions
(temperature and humidity), lighting, safe air,
occupant health, and food; these should be
equitably distributed.
3 Diverse and redundant systems are
inherently more resilient. More diverse com-
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TITLE MANDATES / TASKS FOR HUDCC
ISSUANCE
constructed was analysed for its resistance to the employment of water-resistant materials in Serve as Co-Chairman of the National Committee Against Squatting Syndicates and
typhoons, including strong winds and heavy rain- sections that are likely to be hit by floods; re-
Formulate national objectives for housing urban development and to design broad
strategies for the accomplishment of these objectives;
Professional Squatters. The Committee shall have the following functions:
fall. a) Oversee and coordinate government activities relative to the intensified drive
dundancy and modularity that allow the interac- Identifying the
Determine the participation and coordinate the activities of the key government
against professional squatters and squatting syndicates.
Government Agencies housing agencies in the national housing program;
Establishing an
tion of different components of the building; Essential for the
Monitor, review and evaluate the effective by these agencies of their assigned b) Recommend appropriate measures / actions to curtail the activities of profession-
Characteristics of these resilient houses include: National Shelter
functions;
Institutional
Mechanism to Curtail
al squatters and squatting syndicates
solid structures; simple forms easily built locally Program and Defining
their Mandates,
the ability to absorb shocks; reinforced spaces that Creating the Housing
EO 129 the Activities of
c) Provide assistance to LGUs in the implementation of UDHA provisions relative to
with local materials; and a flexibility allows ex- Executive Order No. 90 and Urban Develop- Assist in the maximum participation of the private sector in all aspects of housing and
October 15, 1993
Professional
squatting syndicates and professional squatters and make available through PNP and
can protect inhabitants even if other parts of the ment Coordinating urban development;
Squatters and
Squatting Syndicates
DOJ a consolidated list of squatting syndicates and professional squatters.
pansion and adaptation when needed. December 17, 1986 Council, Rationalizing
house are destroyed or flooded; escape gateways; Funding Sources and
Lending Mechanisms
Recommend new legislation and amendments to existing laws as may be necessary for
and Intensifying the
Drive Against Them
d) Update the Office of the President and submit reports on the implementation of the
for Home Mortgages EO.
the attainment of government’s objectives in housing;
and for other
Purposes . The Local Committees Against Squatting Syndicates and Professional Squatters shall
Formulate the basic policies, guidelines and implementing mechanisms for the
disposal or development of acquired or existing assets of the key housing agencies provide the HUDCC and NHA copies of identified squatting syndicates and profession-
which are not required for the accomplishment of their basic mandates; al squatters in order to safeguard against their inclusion in future programs and
projects and recommend disqualification in existing programs.
or perform such other powers and functions as may be deemed necessary, proper or
incidental to the attainment of its purpose and objectives.
Coordinate and oversee the efforts of all government housing agencies involved in
overall administrative supervision over the key housing agencies: NHA, NHMFC, assisting LGUs in their respective socialized housing projects, including HDMF, HGC
HLURB, and HIGC and NHMFC, into a coordinated and synchronized program to be known as “Local
Government Pabahay Program”.
Strengthening the Be responsible for meeting targets and objectives for the housing sector, and together Conduct an intensive training program on local shelter strategy formulation for LGUS
Existing Coordinat- with the key and support housing agencies, achieve this objectives participating in the program.
ing Mechanism of the Directing HUDCC to
EO 357 Oversee the Chair an Advisory Committee created under the Act to ensure regular consultations
National Shelter Review the organization, programs and projects of the key housing agencies.
Program of the Implementation of a with and active involvement of all sectors in the Local Government Pabahay Program.
May 24, 1989 Local Government
Government under Decentralize its operations and of the key housing agencies by integrating the regional
activities of these agencies in order to attain an equitable regional distribution of EO 143 Pabahay Housing In consultation with the Advisory Committee, promulgate rules, regulations and
EO 90, dated 17
housing benefits. Program , and guidelines necessary to effectively implement the Local Government Pabahay
December 1986
December 13, 1993 Defining the Program. Such rules, regulations and guidelines shall, among others, provide and
Enlist the assistance of DBM in securing continuing funding support to the National Responsibilities of ensure that housing projects to be supported under said program shall be low-cost in
Shelter Program and to identify and submit to the proper implementing agency Certain Agencies nature, to enable families with low income levels become beneficiaries thereof, and the
projects for funding under the Philippine Assistance Program. which will be terms and conditions of the credit or guarranty arrangement to be granted or provided
Involved therein. to LGUs by government housing agencies concerned shall be consistent with the
pertinent guidelines of the Unified Lending Program or Expanded Housing Loan
Formulate the implementing rules and regulations of RA 7279
Program.
Direct the formulation by HLURB in coordination with all LGUs and public and private
(Note: The Advisory Committee is co-chaired by the CEO of HDMF with the following
sectors concerned of a National Urban Development and Housing Framework
as members: DILG, NHMFC, HGC, NHA< HLURB, MMDA, Leagues of Provinces, Cities
and Municipalities, and a representative from the private sector to be designated by the
Design, in coordination with LGUs, a system for registration of qualified socialized
President)
housing program beneficiaries in accordance with the framework
Chair the Inter-Agency Executive Committee created under the EO to assist the Trustee
Issue implementing guidelines regarding the accrual in favor of the beneficiaries of all
Committee for the Comprehensive Development of the Welfareville Property in the City
RA 7279 savings acquired through the one-stop shop processing, approval and issuance of
Creating an Inter- of Mandaluyong.
clearances, permits and licenses on socialized housing
March 29, 1992 An Act to Provide for Agency Executive
a Comprehensive The functions of the Executive Committee are as follows:
Jointly with DOF, issue implementing guidelines on tax credit to be provided to EO 156 Committee to Assist
and Continuing property owners who voluntarily provide resettlement sites the Trustee Commit-
a) Review and recommend to the Trustee Committee the master development plan
Urban Development February 14, 1994 tee for the Compre-
and the terms of reference covering the dev elopement and disposition of the Welfare-
and Housing Jointly with the DILG, promulgate the necessary rules and regulations on relocation of hensive Development
ville property through outright sale and through joint venture development arrange-
Program, Establish homeless and underprivileged citizens in the execution of eviction and demolition of Welfareville
Urban Development ment with the private sector.
the Mechanism for its orders Property in the City
Housing Act (UDHA) Implementation , and of Mandaluyong
b) Together with the Trustee Committee, conduct the public bidding following the
of 1992 for Other Purposes Provide LGUs , through the key housing agencies, with necessary support such as:
munities, ecosystems, economies, and social hance resilience. Durability involves not only guidelines and the terms of reference, review the outcome of the public bidding, and
recommend the award for approval by the President.
Formulation of standards, guidelines and technical support in the preparation of town
systems are better able to respond to interrup- building practices, but also building design
and land use plans
Declaring the Month
of July 1994 as the
In coordination with NEDA and NSO, provide data and information particularly on
Proclamation 397
National Registration
tions or change, making them inherently more (beautiful buildings will be maintained and last projections as to population and development trends in their localities, and the
Submit a report for the President on the conduct and result of the national registration.
corresponding investment programs needed to provide appropriate types and levels of
infrastructure, utilities, services and land use patterns
May 13, 1994
Month for Potential
Housing Beneficiar-
resilient. While sometimes in conflict with effi- longer), infrastructure, and ecosystems. ies (until July 1994)
Assistance in obtaining funds and other resources needed in the urban development
Creating the
and housing programs in their respective areas of responsibility.
ciency and green building priori- 6 Locally available, renewable, or re- Socialized Housing
One-Stop Processing Coordinate, monitor and administrative supervision over the Socialized Housing One-
Stop Processing Centers (SHOPCs)
Centers to Facilitate
ties, redundant systems for such needs as elec- claimed resources are more resilient. Reli- Formulate the implementing rules and regulations of RA 7279
the Issuance of
Direct the formulation by HLURB in coordination with all LGUs and public and private
EO 184 Permits, Clearances,
Determine administrative and operational costs of the SHOPC and pro-rate the
tricity, water, and transportation, improve resili- ance on abundant local resources, such as solar sectors concerned of a National Urban Development and Housing Framework June 27, 1994
Certifications and
contribution of each Desk to said costs.
Licenses Appropriate
and Necessary for
Design, in coordination with LGUs, a system for registration of qualified socialized
ence. energy, annually replenished groundwater, and housing program beneficiaries in accordance with the framework the Implementation of
Identify and call upon other government agencies or offices whose support are vital to
(amended by EO 219, Socialized Housing
the operations of the SHOPC.
Issue implementing guidelines regarding the accrual in favor of the beneficiaries of all Projects, and
4 Simple, passive, and flexible systems local food provides greater resilience than de- dated January 21, Prepare and submit to the HUDCC head office, status reports on the operations and
RA 7279 savings acquired through the one-stop shop processing, approval and issuance of
clearances, permits and licenses on socialized housing
2008) Directing All
Government
performance of the SHPC.
An Act to Provide for
are more resilient. Passive or manual-override pendence on nonrenewable resources or re- March 29, 1992 a Comprehensive
Agencies Concerned (Note: Under EO 219, HLURB is mandated to lead the implementation of the operation
and Continuing
Jointly with DOF, issue implementing guidelines on tax credit to be provided to
property owners who voluntarily provide resettlement sites
to Support the of the one-stop-shop).
Operations of the
systems are more resilient than complex solu- sources from far away. Urban Development
Centers
and Housing
Program, Establish
Jointly with the DILG, promulgate the necessary rules and regulations on relocation of
homeless and underprivileged citizens in the execution of eviction and demolition Amending Proclama-
tions that can break down and require ongoing 7 Resilience anticipates interruptions and Urban Development the Mechanism for
tion 397, dated May
Housing Act (UDHA) its Implementation ,
orders
13, 1994 by Extending
and for Other
maintenance. Flexible solutions are able to a dynamic future. Adaptation to a changing of 1992
Purposes
Provide LGUs , through the key housing agencies, with necessary support such as: Proclamation 435 the Period of National
- Formulation of standards, guidelines and technical support in the preparation of August 6, 1994
Registration for
Potential Socialized
Submit a report for the President on the conduct and result of the national registration.
adapt to changing conditions both in the short- climate with higher temperatures, more intense town and land use plans Housing Beneficiaries
- In coordination with NEDA and NSO, provide data and information particularly on
from July 1994 to
September 1994.
and long-term. storms, sea level rise, flooding, drought, and projections as to population and development trends in their localities, and the
corresponding investment programs needed to provide appropriate types and levels of
infrastructure, utilities, services and land use patterns
5 Durability strengthens resili- wildfire is a growing necessity, while non-climate
- Assistance in obtaining funds and other resources needed in the urban development
ence. Strategies that increase durability en- -related natural disasters, such as earthquakes and housing programs in their respective areas of responsibility.
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and solar flares, and anthropogenic actions like
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terrorism and cyberterrorism, also call for resili-
ent design. Responding to change is an oppor-
tunity for a wide range of system improve-
ments.
8 Find and promote resilience in na-
ture. Natural systems have evolved to achieve
resilience; we can enhance resilience by relying
on and applying lessons from nature. Strate-
The upgradation of the housing to-
gies that protect the natural environment en-
wards resisting climate change or per-
hance resilience for all living systems
haps being resilient to the natural phe-
nomenon is inevitable. The ideology of
becoming more advance to become
strategic perspective. Of course,
prepare to the possible scenario of
as every project is different, RDI
disaster is the best possible solution
9 Social equity and community contribute
to resilience. Strong, culturally diverse commu-
nities in which people know, respect, and care
for each other will fare better during times of
stress or disturbance. Social aspects of resili-
ence can be as important as physical responses.
10 Resilience is not absolute. Recognize
that incremental steps can be taken and
that total resilience in the face of all situations is
not possible. Implement what is feasible in the
short term and work to achieve greater resilience
in stages.
energy.
 Carry out water conservation practices
and rely on annually replenished water re-
Resilient Design
Strategies
Resiliency is not any single solu-
tion, concept or perspective. Resil-
iency is a multifaceted lens which
balances proactivity and reactivity
to inform solutions to disruptions.
Resilient Design is taking that lens
and using it to rethink the built en-
vironment. Below are practical ele-
ments that begin to provide that
Non-perishable foods include canned
goods; dehydrated foods (dried fruits, veg-
etables, meats in sealed bags); dried

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offers customized consultation on
that we can do to become invulnerable
projects.
of the worst scenarios.
Achieving Resilience at the
Achieving Resilience at the Building
Building Scale
 Design and construct (or renovate)
buildings to handle severe storms, flood-
ing, wildfire, and other impacts that are
expected to result from a warming climate.
 Locate critical systems to withstand
flooding and extreme weather events.
 Model design solutions based on fu-
ture climatic conditions as much as possi-
ble, rather than relying on past data.
 Create buildings that will maintain
livable conditions in the event of extended
loss of power or heating fuel through ener-
gy load reductions and reliance on pas-
sive heating and cooling strategies
(passive survivability).
 Create durable buildings using such
features as rainscreen details, windows
that can withstand hurricane winds, and
interior finish materials that can dry out if
they get wet and not require replacement.
 Create beautiful buildings that will be
loved and maintained.
 Reduce dependence on complex
building controls and systems. Provide
manual overrides in case of malfunction or
temporary power outages.
 Optimize the use of on-site renewable
sources, including, potentially, harvested beans, grains, and rice; flours and corn-
rainwater, as the primary or back-up water meal; salt; and vegetable oils. Some such
supply. foods may be stored in a freezer for long
shelf-life, but they will remain relatively
 Provide redundant water supplies or
durable out of a freezer. Most foods should
water storage for use during emergencies.
For deep-well pumps, provide either stand- be stored in sealed glass jars for protection
alone solar electricity or hand pumping op- against insects and rodents.
tions where possible. Where there is no
option for on-site water, consider water stor-
age that can gravity-feed to building.
 Consider an option for human waste
disposal in the event of non-operating mu-
nicipal wastewater system. This could in-
clude composting toilets and waterless uri-
nals.
 Use locally available products and skill-
sets.
 Specify products and materials that will
not off gas or leach hazardous substances
in the event of flooding or fire damage.
 Rely on vernacular design practices
that were prevalent before the advent of air
conditioning and central heating. Combine
these design strategies with modern materi-
als to optimize resilient design.
 Provide redundant electric systems with
at least minimal back-up power capacity,
such as a fuel-fired electric generator (with
adequate fuel storage) or a solar-electric
system with islanding capability.
Maintain on-premises, non-perishable food
supply that could provide residents with
adequate staples for a 3-to 6-month period.
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Achieving Resilience at the
Community Scale
 Build or facilitate social structures
that strengthen the fabric of community.
This could include community gathering
places, dog parks where residents get to
know their neighbors, central mailbox
locations, and community bulletin-boards
with rideshare notices and other postings.
The Japanese “Koban” may provide a
useful model.
 Design communities to minimize
dependency on transportation fuels
sourced from far away; provide for human-
powered transportation options to access
key services.
 Deliver food security through reliance
on local or regional food systems and
strategies for long-term, low-energy food
storage. Work to achieve the potential for
50% reliance on local food production, as follows:
within 10 miles of communities up to 10,000 resi-
dents; within 25 miles of communities from 10,000
to 100,000 residents; within 50 miles of cities from
100,000 to 1 million residents; and within 100
miles of cities larger than 1 million residents.
 Design vegetated roofs and rainwater bios-
wales to reduce the urban heat island effect and
manage stormwater.
 Design and build (or rebuild) physical infra-
structure, such as culverts, storm sewers, road-
ways, and bridges, to handle increased storm-
water flows.
Achieving Resilience at the
Regional and Ecosystem
Scales
 Adopt policies that recognize and val-
ue ecosystems services and protect or restore the
capacity to rely on those services (e.g., water
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 Rely on natural, biological erosion-control tained during times of emergency. Educate
solutions that will grow stronger over time. residents about the benefits of texting rather
than calling during emergencies to use less
 Create community facilities (resilience bandwidth.
hubs) that can serve as gathering places during
emergencies and interruptions in services, and  Consider potential extreme weather
outfit such facilities with access to key services, events and climate change in determining
including water, electricity for charging cell locations of critical facilities and systems.
phones, etc. Such capabilities could be integrat-  Foster strong community education pro-
ed into schools and other existing community grams that will build greater understanding of
facilities. energy, water, and other natural resource
 Work to ensure the resiliency of cell phone systems as well as the functioning of buildings
towers so that communications can be main- and community infrastructure. Build such ca-
pacity into public education systems.
filtration, protective buffers at coastlines, natural  Work to achieve a more diverse regional
erosion-control along streams and rivers, economy.
healthy forests that purify and replenish air).
 Foster greater reliance on regionally man-
 Maintain and protect aquifers—prohibit ufactured goods, perhaps through preferential
withdrawals that exceed recharge on an annual sales tax strategies or other incentives.
basis and provide strict regulations to protect
against contamination.
 Develop or strengthen regional transpor-
tation networks that can serve to transport not
only people, but also food and other critical
needs and that can function during times of
emergency.
 Develop regional, renewable power-
generation systems to ensure a more stable,
distributed electrical grid. Pursue community
ownership of utility-scale renewable power
systems to garner regional support, s has
been done very successfully in Germany and
Belgium with energy co-ops.
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The National Council's members
After 30 YEARS shall be the following:
 Secretary of the Department of
Health (DOH);
 Secretary of the Department of Envi-
ronment and Natural Resources
(DENR);
 Secretary of the Department of Agri-
culture (DA);
 Secretary of the Department of Edu-
cation (DepED);
 Secretary of the Department of Ener-
gy (DOE);
 Secretary of the Department of Fi-
nance (DOF);
 Secretary of the Department of Trade
and Industry (DT!);
 Secretary of the Department of
Transportation and Communications
(DOTC);
 Secretary of the Department of Budg-
et and Management (DBM);
 Secretary of the Department of Public
Works and Highways (DPWH);
 Secretary of the Department of For-
eign Affairs (DFA);
 Secretary of the Department of
Justice (DOJ);
 Secretary of the Department of
Labor and Employment (DOLE);
 Secretary of the Department of Tourism
(DOT);
 The Executive Secretary;
 Secretary of the Office of the Presiden-
tial Adviser on the Peace Process
(OPAPP);
 Chairman, Commission on Higher Edu-
cation (CHED);
 Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the
Philippines (AFP);
 Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP);
 The Press Secretary;
 Secretary General of the Philippine
National Red Cross (PNRC);
 Commissioner of the National Anti-
Poverty Commission-Victims of Disas-
ters and Calamities Sector (NAPCVDC);
 Chairperson, National Commission on
the Role of Filipino Women;
 Chairperson, Housing and Urban
Development Coordinating Council
(HUDCC);
 Executive Director of the Climate
Change Office of the Climate
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Change Commission;
 President, Government Service Insur-
ance System (GSIS);
 President, Social Security System
(SSS);
 President, Philippine Health Insur-
ance Corporation (PhilHealth);
 President of the Union of Local Au-
thorities of the Philippines (ULAP);
 President of the League of Provinces
of the Philippines (LPP);
 President of the League of Cities of
the Philippines (LCP);
 President of the League of Municipali-
ties of the Philippines (LMP);
 President of the Liga ng Mga Baran-
gay (LMB);
 Four (4) representatives from the
CSOs;
 One (1) representative from the pri-
vate sector; and
 Administrator of the OCD.
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Key Shelter Agencies of the Philippines

Housing and Urban Develop- Housing and Land Use Regu- Social Housing Finance Corporation
ment Coordinating Council latory Board (HLURB)
www.shfcph.com
(HUDCC) www.hlurb.gov.ph

Home Development Mutual Home Guaranty Corporation National Home Mortgage Finance
Fund (PAG-IBIG Fund)
www.hgc.gov.ph Corporation (NHMFC)
www.pagibigfund.gov.ph
www.nhmfc.gov.ph

National Housing Authority

(NHA)
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OVERCOMING the DISASTER

BEFORE THE DISASTER

HAPPENS...
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