whether temporary or permanent, is provided to persons subject to eviction,“
The Commission considers that persons whose dwellings have been destroyed 9;
damaged by TyphoonYolandaand are prevented from rebuilding due to “no-build o¢
no-dwelling zones” are entitled to resettlement under these conditions.
The Urban Development and Housing Act requires further that government
resettlementsites are equipped with the following essential services:
(a) Potable water;
(b) Powerand electricity and an adequate powerdistribution system;
(c) Sewerage facilities and an efficient solid waste disposal system; and
(d) Access to primary roads andtransportation facilities.°'
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The Governmentis also requiredto prioritise the implementation of health, education,
communications, security, recreation, relief and welfare facilities. When planning)
the relocation of communities, the Governmentis also required by law to ensure
resettlementsites are located within proximity of employment opportunities.©
In the implementation of resettlement activities for those affected by Typhoon,
Yolanda, the Government should consider housing subsidy schemesestablished
under the Comprehensive and Integrated Shelter Financing Act of 1994, and other
programs of the Government andthe private sector, as appropriate. Otherwiseat)
a minimum, as mandated bylaw,liberalised terms on credit facilities and housing
loans should be given to people who are to be relocated.*°
The Commission
recommendsfurther that the Governmentgrant no-interest loans, as authorised by
the Disaster Risk Reduction and ManagementAct,® to households whose dwellings
were destroyed or damaged by Typhoon Yolandatoassist them to rebuild.
IV. CONCLUSION
The COMMISSION urgesall stakeholders, especially local government nd
relevant housing agencies, the police and other governmentagencies to adopt the standar
and guidelines contained in this Advisory.
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Sec. 28(8), Republic Act No. 7279, Urban Developmentand Housing Act of 1992.
Sec. 21, Republic Act No. 7279, Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992.
Id.
Sec. 22, Republic Act No. 7279, Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992.
Republic Act No. 7835, Comprehensive and Integrated Shelter Financing Act of 1994.
Sec. 25, Republic Act No. 7279, Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992.
Sec. 17(d), Republic Act No. 10121, Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and ManagementActof 2010.