Philippines Condo & HOA News

• Philippines: Alcover sues Beverly Hills Homeowners Association May 15, 2024
  Cebu City Councilor Pastor “Jun” Alcover filed a criminal complaint against members of the Homeowners Association of Beverly Hills, Lahug after they allegedly installed another barricade at their gates that bars the entry of the public anew.   Read the article…………………………….
• Philippines: Village sues Cebu City lawyers May 14, 2024
  A HOMEOWNERS association based in Barangay Banilad, Cebu City, has lodged a complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas against Cebu City Legal Officer Carlo Vincent Gimena and 11 other lawyers for violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.   Read the article…………………………….
• Philippines: 70 HOAs gather to tackle lot concerns in Cebu City May 13, 2024
  Cebu City’s housing summit finally pushed through with various homeowners from different associations in attendance, hoping to finally settle concerns involving their lots, particularly those identified as Capitol-owned properties.  Close to 70 officials from different homeowners, especially those with some lot issues and concern, gathered at the Community Hall of the Cebu City Hall last Saturday.    Read the article…………………………….
• Philippines: Makati condo refuses to release info for PDEA ‘leak’ probe, cites privacy May 8, 2024
  The management of a condominium unit mentioned in an alleged leaked report of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has been subpoenaed by a Senate panel to attend its next hearing.  In its letter to the Senate committee on public order and dangerous drugs, Rockwell Residential Towers Condominium Corp. invoked the Data Privacy Act in refusing to disclose details about the condo unit.    Read the article…………………………….
• Philippines: Lob thy neighbor: Homeowners’ war in Dasmariñas Village heats up with Loinaz- Arroyo group aiming to topple Fortun’s group May 1, 2024
  A leadership battle involving abogados, milyonaryos and veteran bankers is shaping up inside Dasmariñas Village, home to some bilyonaryos and celebrities.  Two camps are fighting for control of the homeowners association inside one of the most exclusive enclaves in the country, where prices of properties range from P110 million to P1.3 billion.   Read the article…………………………….

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• 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……………………………….
• Philippines: Lapu subdivision homeowners deny bribing Meco linemen
  SUBDIVISION homeowners in Lapu-Lapu City denied allegations that they were bribing linemen of Mactan Electric Cooperative (Meco) to prioritize the restoration of electricity in their area.  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

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