propertyrights in the context of disaster response.”! Local government units (LGUs) throughlocal disaster risk reduction and managementoffices or committees share the obligationto ensurethat thereis an efficient mechanismfor shelter before, during and after natural disasters.”? Other relevant national agencies” and the private sector4 are also involvedin responseactivities underdifferent mechanismsprovidedby law andthe Constitution. Il. MATTERS OF HUMAN RIGHTS CONCERN The key humanrights issues identified by the Commission in the context of the Typhoon Yolanda responseareas follows: (a) Non-discrimination and equitable assistancein all housing, land and property rights interventions, especially during the beneficiary selection process for emergency shelter and resettlement, to ensure the protection of vulnerable populations; (b) Ensuring that genuine consultation takes place with persons affected by displacement and resettlement, and that they are provided with comprehensive information on resettlementoptions available to them; and (c) Conducting any evictions, demolitions and imposition of “no-build or nodwelling zones” only as a measure of last resort and in compliance with the process mandatedbylaw. Ill. ADVISORY A. Non-discrimination and Equitable Assistance The Commission has been made awarethatin the implementation of someassistance measures in response to Typhoon Yolanda certain individuals and groups may have received preferential treatment from some governmentofficials, particularly in the beneficiary selection process for temporary housing andresettlement. The Commission hasalso learnedof reports of someofficials and private contractors misappropriating funds designated for the construction of temporary bunkhouses and other similar facilities. While the Commission is not able to verify these claims,it reminds all persons and entities concernedoftheir obligations under Philippine law during disaster response activities. Sec. 5, Republic Act No. 10121, Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and ManagementAct of 2010. See also See: 5, Republic Act No. 9729, Climate Change Actof 2009. See, for example, Sec. 15 & 12(c)(16), Republic Act No. 10121, Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction end Management Act of 2010. See, generally, Id. Article XIII, Section 9, 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines.