Summer Apprenticeship 1Under Assoc. Dean Josephrally L. Chavez, Jr.

Name of Trainee: Albertson S. Cajayon Contact Number: 09163428239Name 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 CompanyThe 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 theTask Force on Human Settlements (TFHS)under theDevelopment Academy of the Philippines (DAP)Presidential Decree No. 933(1976) renamed the TFHS into Human Settlements Commission (HSC).

Presidential Decree No. 1396(1978) renamedHSCas theHuman 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 ofP.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 theHousing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC).

VISIONAn 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.. MISSIONTo 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 POLICYThe 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

4. Functional Framework

4.1 Functional ChartAn 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 ProgramLearnings 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.