Summer Apprenticeship 1

Under Assoc. Dean Josephrally L. Chavez, Jr.

Name of Trainee: Albertson S. Cajayon
Contact Number: 09163428239
Name and Address of Company: Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board, HLURB
Bldg., Kalayaan Avenue, cor. Mayaman St., Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines.
Name of Supervisor and Contact Number: Atty. Maria Luisa G. Pangan, (632) 924 3371

I Historical Background of the Company

The Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) is a national government agency tasked as the
planning, regulatory and quasi-judicial body for land use development and real estate and housing
regulation. These roles are done via a triad of strategies namely, policy development, planning and
regulation.
History

Executive Order No. 419 (1973) created the Task Force on Human Settlements (TFHS) under
the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) Presidential Decree No. 933 (1976) renamed the
TFHS into Human Settlements Commission (HSC).

Presidential Decree No. 1396 (1978) renamed HSC as the Human Settlements Regulatory
Commission (HSRC) and was designated as the regulatory arm of the Ministry of Human Settlements.

Executive Order No. 648 (1981) reorganized the HSRC and transferred the implementation of P.D. No.
957(Subdivision and Condominium Buyers Protective Decree) from NHA to HSRC

Executive Order No. 90 (1986) renamed the HSRC as the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board
(HLURB) and was designated as the regulatory body for housing and land development under
the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC).

VISION
An institution of professionals exemplifying public service with responsibility, integrity, competence
and justice geared towards the attainment of well-planned and sustainable communities through
the regulation of land use, housing development and homeowners associations, and the just
resolution of disputes..

MISSION
To promulgate and enforce policies on land use, housing and homeowners associations which
promote inclusive growth and economic advancement, social justice and environmental protection
for the equitable distribution and enjoyment of development benefits.

QUALITY

POLICY

The HLURB, as the lead agency in the provision of technical assistance to local government units
in the preparation of comprehensive land use plans; regulation of housing, land development and
homeowners association; and adjudications of disputes related thereto, is committed to deliver its
services with competence and integrity in order to satisfy its stakeholder.

II - Organizational Chart

Administrative
Division

Appeals Review Group

Board Secretariat

Finance Division
Central Operations
Informations and
Communications
Technology Division

Board of
Commissioners
Regional Operations

Legal Services Group

Policy Development
Group

Plans and Programs

Group
4. Functional Framework

4.1 Functional Chart

An appeal from the decision of the Arbiter on any legal ground and upon payment of
the appeal fee; which is filed before the Regional Field Office through a verified appeal
memorandum within fifteen days from receipt of the assailed decision. Within five days from
receipt of the appeal memorandum, the Regional Field Office shall elevate the records of the
case to the Board of Commissioners together with the summary of proceedings. The appeal
is then raffled to the different divisions of the Board of Commissioners; which is in turn
forwarded to the Appeals Review Group (ARG). ARG drafts the Decision, Resolution or
Order and deliberated by the Division of the Board of Commissioners; which must be resolve
the appeal within sixty (60) days from the date the appeal is deemed submitted for
resolution.
4.2 Procedure of Employment
Any applicant desiring to work in the HLURB must submit an updated resume with the
Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department will forward the resume with
the department/division/group which has the opening the applicant is applying for. The
department/division/group supervisor will conduct an interview of the applicant and if the
supervisor finds the applicant qualified, the applicant will be recommended for hiring.
4.3 Duties and Responsibilities
Draft Decisions, Resolutions or Orders on the appeals on the decision of the Arbiter.
4.4 Machine and Equipment used
Personal Computer and Printer
4.5 Problems encountered in relation to assigned tasks
The problem the trainee encountered was unfamiliarity with the applicable law, in
particular Presidential Decree No. 957 and the 2011 Rules of Procedure of the Housing and Land
Use Regulatory Board.
5. Recommendation
5.1 Improvement of general working condition.

5.2 Improvement of Practicum Program

Learnings related to the study of law

The trainee is now knowledgeable with the applicable law, jurisprudence and procedure in actions
falling within the jurisdiction of the HLURB. This was acquired through the study of PD 957, the Maceda
Law, Republic Act 9904 or otherwise known as An Act Providing for Magna Carta for Homeowners and
Homeowners Association and for other Purposes and 2011 Rules of Procedure of the HLURB and
drafting of the decisions, resolutions and orders.
Weekly Accomplishment Report
During the first week, the trainee was assigned to read Presidential Decree No 957, Maceda Law,
and compiled resolutions, decisions and orders of the different divisions of the Board of Commissioners.
During the second week, the trainee was assigned to read Republic Act 9904 or otherwise known
as An Act Providing for Magna Carta for Homeowners and Homeowners Association and for other
Purposes and 2011 Rules of Procedure of the HLURB and drafting of the decisions, resolutions and
orders. The trainee was also tasked to synthesize facts of actual appealed cases.
During the third week, the trainee was tasked to draft decisions, resolutions or orders as the case
may be of actual appealed cases. The trainee also attended the deliberation of the Third Division of the
Board of Commissioners.
During the fourth week, the trainee was again tasked to draft decisions, resolutions or orders as
the case may be of actual appealed cases and attended the deliberation of the Special Division of the
Board of Commissioners.