Philippines Condo & HOA News

• Philippines: Manila unveils rent-to-own public condominiums January 15, 2025
  Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna inaugurated yesterday the city’s first rent-to-own public condominiums.  According to the local government, the housing project aims to provide affordable condominium units to low-income residents.    Read the article…………………………….
• Philippines: Makati condo residents’ privacy at risk? NPC raises red flags over BIR’s data requests January 7, 2025
  The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has voiced concerns over the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) verbal request to Oriental Place for sensitive information, including a list of residential units in the Makati condominium, names and contact details of unit owners leasing their properties, and notarized lease contracts.   Read the article…………………………….
• Philippines: Exclusive agreements with service providers December 30, 2024
  Q: I recently moved into a new condominium in Brgy. Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City, and I am planning to get a Wi-Fi connection because I need it for my job as a virtual assistant. When I asked the condominium administration about it, they informed me that they have an exclusive partnership with only one Internet Service Provider (ISP). I am wondering if this is legal because I would prefer to keep my current ISP,     Read the Q&A………………………………..
• Philippines: DWUP to educate HOAs on new housing policies December 27, 2024
  The Division for the Welfare of the Urban Poor (DWUP) reminded the city’s homeowners associations (HOAs) to be aware of their rights.  This as DWUP plans to conduct a series of information dissemination drives around the city to remind HOAs regarding the new implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9904 or the Magna Carta for Homeowners and Homeowners’ Associations.      Read the article…………………………….
• Philippines: Condo management defends water disconnections for unpaid fees December 12, 2024
  AMID complaints from some unit buyers and owners of Tipolo Urban Deca Homes that water disconnections should not be used as a penalty for unpaid association fees, the management defended the measure, saying it was necessary and a last resort to encourage payment.      Read the article…………………………….

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Philippines Condo & HOA Articles

• Philippines: New Condo Act a boost for property sector and communities
  IN May of this year, the House of Representatives passed House Bill 10173, or the Condominium Redevelopment Act, which amended the nearly 60-year-old Condominium Act, Republic Act 4726. As of now, the proposed law has not advanced toward its final passage in the Senate, but it should, as it will not only boost investment in the property sector, it will have a significantly positive impact on the safety and sustainability of communities.    Read the article…………………………….
• Philippines: Subdivision Rules and Regulations in the Philippines
  Subdivisions in the Philippines are becoming an increasingly popular form of housing for many Filipinos, as they offer a sense of community, security, and amenities. However, it’s important to be aware of the rules and regulations that govern these communities, as they can vary from one subdivision to another.     Read the article………………………..
• Philippines: Homeowners’ associations and their importance
  DR. Cielito F. Habito, Professor of Economics at Ateneo de Manila University, gives three reasons why the housing sector is important to the Philippine economy. First, housing is beneficial because it entails large numbers of construction workers.    Read the article………………………..
• Philippines: How do homeowners’ associations operate?
  The essence of community life is association and cooperation for without these such broader welfare goals cannot be attained, according to the Supreme Court in Bel-Air Village Association Inc. v. Dionisio.      Read the article………………………..
• Philippines: Here’s a Helpful Guide on What You Need to Consider When Choosing Your Very First Condo in Metro Manila
  Condo-living may be the closest you can get to achieving the live-work-play lifestyle, especially in Metro Manila. Condos have amenities at arms’ length, are situated in prime locations, and require less maintenance. It’s the kind of environment that attracts young professionals who are striving for independence while making a name for themselves, and are looking for versatile investments that provide value for money.   Read the entire article……………………………….

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Philippines Laws

Philippine Condominium Act

REPUBLIC ACT No. 11201:  An Act Creating the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development, Defining its Mandate, Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

THE 2021 REVISED IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9904, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE MAGNA CARTA FOR HOMEOWNERS AND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS

Philippines Condo & HOA Resources

• Magna Carta for Homeowners’ Association
• WHAT IS MAGNA CARTA FOR HOMEOWNERS AND HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION?

RA 9904 | Magna Carta For Homeowners | Homeowners Association Law

Condo Ownership. What is the 50 Year Rule in the Philippines? (Youtube video)