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An ISO Certification strengthens measures already taken under the Anti Red
Tape Act (ARTA), R.A. No. 9485 (02 June 2007). It will mean that the processes
adopted in the delivery of services meet international standards and with the ISO
Certification, clients can expect reliable, predictable and dependable services
resulting in increased client satisfaction.
The Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB), declared under
Executive Order No. 648, s. of 1981 as amended by Executive Order No. 90, as the
planning, regulatory and quasi-judicial instrumentality of government for land
development, realizes the need to implement the above-mentioned statutory
mandate to further strengthen the on-going efforts to streamline bureaucratic
procedures and hasten government processing and issuance of permits, clearances,
licenses and certifications.
2.1 Vision:
2.2 Mission:
2.3 Mandates:
B. Regulation [EO 648; EO 71; EO 72; PD 957, 1216, 1344, BP 220; RA 7899;
RA 9904; RA 8763 (Sec. 26)]
4. Update and revise rules, guidelines and standards on housing and real
estate.
5. Approve Master Deed and Declaration of Restriction of condominium
projects, and any amendment or revocation thereof decided upon majority
of all registered owners (concurrently with City or Municipal Engineer)
6. Issue Locational Clearances for projects considered to be of vital and
national or regional economic or environmental significance.
Planning:
3. Decide on appeals from decisions of local zoning bodies.
3.1 History
The HLURB is one of the Key Shelter Agencies under the umbrella of the
Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC). It had its
beginnings as a Task Force on Human Settlements under the Development
Academy of the Philippines, and had transitioned to the Human Settlements
Regulatory Commission in 1981 under E.O. No. 648, and subsequently to its
current status in 1986 under E.O. No. 90.
Its main functions are the provision of technical assistance to local government
units in the preparation of Comprehensive Land Use Plans (CLUPs); regulation of
the real estate trade and business through the licensing and monitoring of
subdivision and condominium projects; regulation of homeowners associations;
and finally adjudication of disputes between buyers and developers, and of
Homeowners Associations.
The HLURB operates through a Central Office and nine (9) Regional Field
Offices (RFOs). Its policy making body is the Board of Commissioners composed
of the Chief Executive Officer, three (3) full time Commissioners and four (4) Ex-
Officio Commissioners.
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4.1 Scope
This manual covers the three (3) core processes of HLURB: Provision of
Technical Assistance in Land Use Planning, Regulation, and Adjudication
Services. This function is further described in Section 4 - (Process Map). Also
covered are the key management and support processes that are critical to
HLURBs core function. This manual contains the basic policies, objectives and
guidelines set by the agency, which can be implemented as a tool for exceeding
internal and external client and citizens expectations.
Also, it ensures the availability of information on the procedures in the entire Core
Processes.
4.2 Exclusion
Stakeholders Objectives
Services
Products
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LGU/ Request
Stakeholder Draft LGU /
Trainings Technical Assistance
1 HLURB Invitation CLUPs/ZOs Stakeholders
Buyers
Verified HOA
Complainants Mediation/
3 Complaint
Conciliation
Arbitration Appeal Execution Decisions Developer
Broker
Land Owner
Information
General Human Resource Finance Documentation
Technology Legal Services
Services Development Management Management
Management
Support Process
Policy Formulation
Management Planning
Management Review
Evaluation and Assessment
Improvement
Feedback Management
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4.4.3 Supplier/s triggers the establishment of the QMS and consequently the
necessary improvement needed:
LGUs/Stakeholders/HLURB
Applicants
Buyers and Developers
Request/Invitation
Documentary Requirements
Verified Complaint
4.4.5 Process contains the three (3) core functions of HLURB with
corresponding flow of activity conducted up to the end result.
4.4.6 Outputs are the required result/s of the activity conducted as proof of
service rendered to customers.
Draft CLUP/ZO
Permits, Licenses, Certificates, Clearances
Decisions
LGU/Stakeholders
Developers, HOA, Buyers, Brokers, Landowners
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HLURB SERVICES
PLANNING Technical assistance to LGUs in CLUP preparation
ASSISTANCE and to members of the Provincial Land Use Committee
(PLUC) and Regional Land Use Committee (RLUC) in
CLUP review.
Review and approval of CLUPs for Highly Urbanized
Cities (HUCs), Independent Component Cities (ICCs),
Metro Manila cities and Provincial Physical Framework
Plans (PPFPs).
Train LGUs in subdivision plan approval and zoning
enforcement.
Registration and licensing of subdivision and
condominium projects, farm lots, memorial parks and
columbaria.
Conduct of monitoring of development of registered/
licensed projects.
Review of Master Deed and Declaration of Restrictions
of condominium project, and any amendment or
revocation thereof decided upon by a simple majority
of all registered owners (concurrently with City or
REGULATION Municipal Engineer).
Issuance of Locational Clearances for projects
considered to be of vital and national or regional
economic or environmental significance.
Registration and supervision of Home Owners
Associations.
Registration of real estate brokers, dealers and
salesmen engaged in selling projects under HLURB
jurisdiction
Issuance of Certificate of Completion (COC)
Issuance of Clearance to Mortgage
Issuance of Creditable Withholding Tax Certificate
Issuance of Zoning Certification
Issuance of Development Permit for condominium and
columbarium projects
Issuance of Extension of Time to Develop (ETD)
Conciliation and arbitration of :
Disputes between subdivision lot or condominium unit
ADJUDICATION buyer and developer.
Intra- and Inter-Homeowners Association disputes.
Appeals from decisions of local zoning bodies.
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ISPs
1. Utilities
Electric & Water
(Internet Connectivity &
Companies
Web Hosting, Water & MOA and TOR
Electricity, Postal/Courier Post Offices/Courier
and Telephone Services Companies
Telecommunication
Companies
2. IT Equipment
MOA and TOR Service Centres
Maintenance & Services
3. Major renovation of
MOA and TOR Building Contractors
infrastructure
Road Test and
4. Repair and Maintenance
Technical Inspection Service Centres
of Vehicles
Report
5. Transport Services MOA and TOR Transport Companies
6. Training-Resource Line Agencies/NGOs
MOA and TOR
Speakers Consultants
7. Training-Food and Venue MOA and TOR Hotel and Caterers
8. Janitorial and Security
MOA and TOR Manpower Agencies
Services
9. Pest Control MOA and TOR Exterminators
10. Legal (Sheriff) MOA and TOR Regional Trial Courts
Contract of
Services/MOA
11. Consultancy/Funding Consultants
Terms of Reference
Agencies Funding Agencies
(TOR)
Output/Deliverables
Printing shops
12. Other services
National Publications
(photocopying, printing, MOA and TOR
office forms, advertising) National Printing Office
(NPO)
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Manual
Mandatory
Control of Documents
Control of Records
Internal Quality Audit
Control of Non-Conforming Services
Corrective and Preventive Action
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This Quality Manual defines and clarifies policies, systems, and procedures
adopted to implement and continually improve HLURBs QMS. Likewise, it serves
as reference and guide for agency employees to make them familiar and
appreciate HLURB QMS.
The hard copy of the Quality Manual shall not be brought outside the HLURB
without prior authorization from the QMR.
Controlled copies of this Manual are issued to Copy Holders identified by the
HLURB Document Controller who is responsible for the safekeeping and
updating of the necessary revisions.
The reproduction and distribution of the Quality Manual and its related documents
are restricted and shall be done only with authorization from the QMR. Pertinent
laws shall apply accordingly.
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4 .9 Control of Documents
The HLURB implements a procedure for the creation, revision, approval, and
issuance of documents. Likewise, the procedure provides for an effective
monitoring, distribution, maintenance, and updating of procedures and
instructions within the said manuals. See HLURB.MP.0001, Control of
Documents for procedure details.
4 .1 0 Control of Records
The Control of Records Procedure aims to define the controls needed to ensure
records are readily identifiable: easily retrievable; accessible when needed;
provided with adequate and suitable storage; protected from physical
deterioration ; loss or damage; secured from data tampering and/or unauthorized
access; retained as long as they are needed and disposed properly when use is
no longer needed.
It is the policy of the HLURB Top Management to provide quality services to its
clients.
Top Management further provides all the needed resources to ensure effective
implementation and continuous improvement of the HLURB QMS.
The HLURB regularly gathers feedback from the clients to continually monitor their
changing needs and requirements through consultation with stakeholders,
correspondence from clients and the like. The data gathered are analyzed and
plan of actions are prepared to address areas for continuous improvement and to
attain/maintain clients satisfaction.
Public Assistance and Complaints Desks (PACD) are set up in strategic units/
office in HLURB Central and Regional Field Offices to ensure availability of an
officer or employee to attend to public needs such as, consultation, advice,
feedback or complaint in relation to his/ her transaction.
Concerned central office group heads and regional directors shall ensure the
implementation of actions based on the results of feedback analysis.
The 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 Associations; and
adjudication of disputes related thereto, is committed to deliver its services with
competence and integrity in order to satisfy its stakeholders.
DIRECTIONS:
In order for all LGUs to have CLUPs, there will be sustained assistance to
LGUs in the preparation of Comprehensive Land Use Plans.
In order to protect the rights of subdivision and condominium unit buyers, there
will be a sustained monitoring of all real estate projects through the use of
effective information management to ensure that they are fully developed in
accordance with approved plans.
In order to promote client satisfaction, measures will be instituted that will make
the processes in the delivery of services simplified and user friendly.
The HLURB prepares a work and financial plan for its three core functions to
ensure that defined Policy Objectives are attained and effectively implemented.
The overall output are reflected in the HLURBs Annual Accomplishment Report
and serves as reportorial document for budgeting purposes and basis for agency
planning activities (target prioritization for the succeeding year/s) and for other
intended use.
The specific target for every core function is measurable and consistent with the
Quality Policy and ultimately be contributory to the attainment of the Quality Plan.
The responsibilities and authorities of all personnel and functions are defined in the
functional/organizational charts and job/position descriptions. These are
communicated through the procedures, Manual of Operations, Citizens Charter
and orientation sessions. Office Orders and Memorandum Circulars further
designate and assign additional functions of each personnel.
As to specific roles in QMS, a Core Team was created and divided into sub-
teams with corresponding responsibilities as follows:
A. Top Management
C. Planning Team
H. ISO Secretariat
Top Management reviews the QMS at least once a year or as may be deemed
necessary to determine continued suitability, adequacy and effectiveness in
satisfying the organizations requirements including the statutory and regulatory
requirements and ISO 9001:2008 standards. This review includes assessment of
opportunities for improvement and an evaluation of the need for changes to the
QMS, including the Quality Policy and Objectives.
The Management Review is done with the participation of the Regional Field
Offices and the Central Office Groups/Divisions. The QMR reports to the Top
Management the implementation, assessment of the effectiveness and the overall
performance of the HLURB QMS.
This review may include but not limited to, current performance and
improvement opportunities related to the following:
Outputs from the Management Review include, but are not limited to, any
decision and actions related to:
Corrective actions identified from these reviews are forwarded to the concerned
Central Office Group/Division or Regional Field Office Heads for timely
implementation and evaluation of the effectiveness of planned actions.
1. Human Resources
2. Infrastructures/Facilities
3. Workspaces
4. Equipment and Logistics
5. Finance Requirements
a. Preparation of notice for vacant positions for submission to the CSC and
for posting at the HLURB website, bulletin board and leading publications;
b. Evaluation of applicants eligibility based on CSCs Qualification
Standards;
c. Conduct of interview and administration of aptitude/psychological
examinations;
d. Referral of applicant to requesting group/division for in-depth interview;
e. Submission of the list of applicants and the requirements to the Selection
Board for screening and recommendation.
f. Submission of the screening result to the Chief Executive Officer for
selection approval of appointment papers; and,
g. Preparation and submission of appointment papers and other
documentary requirements to the CSC for validation.
The Selection Board which was created through an Office Order is in charge
of the evaluation and screening of applicants for hiring and promotion of
employees.
The availability of the infrastructure that supports the implementation of the QMS of
HLURB depends on the efficiency of its support service system. HLURB ensures
that equipment and supplies acquired/purchased conform to the required
specifications and are issued on time, receipts and issuances are properly recorded
and adequate control and proper storage including traceability is maintained.
6.4.1 Planning
6.4.2 Procurement
6.4.4 Storage
The Finance Division provides the financial support to the core processes through
the following activities, in compliance with government accounting and auditing rules
and regulations:
The Office of the Chief Executive Officer ensures that incoming communications are
acted upon or referred to concerned Groups/Divisions/Regional Field Offices through
the following:
HLURB intensifies its performance by coming up with IT projects in line with its three
(3) Major Mandates - Planning, Regulation and Adjudication. To achieve this, one of
the priority activities is the evaluation of the specifications needed in the acquisition
of hardware which will compliment the production of various documents and
issuances of the agency and the performance of the different systems currently
being used and which will be developed in the coming years. Current systems will be
improved and the proposed systems will be introduced to improve the day-to-day
operation of the agency. Information Technology plays a vital role in providing
support to the PaRA Processes.
Planning:
- Comprehensive Land Use Plan Information System (CLUPIS)
Regulation:
- Real Estate Management Information System (REMIS)
- Clearance System
- Real Estate Brokers Information System (REBIS)
- Homeowners Association Information System (HOAIS)
Adjudication:
- Cases Information System (CIS)
HLURB a tool to efficiently monitor its overall operations which will aid in the
formulation of policies and provide timely delivery of services to its client.
The development of these systems can be by contracted services with the
direct supervision of the Information and Communications Technology
Division (ICTD) to comply with the requirements of HLURB. After warranty
period has expired, systems maintenance will be taken over by the trained
ICTD staff knowledgeable of the technology used in the development of the
systems. Assessment will be conducted on a yearly basis to continually
improve the systems and to determine the corresponding budget requirement.
The Legal Services Group (LSG) of the Central Office and the Monitoring and
Adjudication Division (MAD) of the Regional Field Offices provides legal support
to the Board of Commissioners and HLURB Offices through the following
activities:
6.8.1 Reply to queries of parties to a case with respect only to the Boards
Rules of Procedure;
6.8.2 Review of contracts and other legal agreements where HLURB or any
of its units is a party to the contract;
6.8.3 Render legal opinions on subject matters within the jurisdiction of
HLURB; and
6.8.4 Adjudicate cases when Regional Field Offices inhibit from the case.
7. Service Realization
7.1 Planning
The Plans and Programs Group (PPG), with inputs from Central Office Groups and
Regional Field Offices, prepares, develops and proposes for the approval of the
Board of Commissioners, plans for HLURBs core processes to deliver its mission in
the attainment of its vision. The respective shares of the Central Office Groups and
Regional Field Offices in the accomplishment of Major Final Outputs (MFOs);
Programs, Activities and Projects (PAPs) and Performance Indicators (PIs) are
likewise determined in observance of the HLURBs operational and implementation
policies.
The HLURB ensures that client needs are properly determined and client
requirements are met to their satisfaction, with the adoption of the following
mechanisms:
For adjudication, only verified complaints with corresponding filing fees are
accepted for appropriate action. Disposition of these cases by HLURB
arbiters shall be in accordance within the prescribed period stated in the
HLURB Rules of Procedures.
This is an exclusion to the HLURB QMS. Refer to Section 4 of this Quality Manual
7.4 Procurement
The provision for this requirement is described in Section 6 of this Quality Manual.
HLURB ensures an error-free service by, but not limited to the following:
Output of the services are identified and traced through the following, as
applicable:
HOA
HOA Registration Certificate Registration No.
HOA Amended By-laws and
Article of Incorporation
Federation/Confederation &
Neighborhood Associations
OTHER
Certification on Urban Land
Reform Zone/Areas for Priority
Development
HLURB conducts periodic gathering of client feedback and perception to monitor the
service outcomes in terms of meeting the client requirements and expectations at
different stages of the process application. This shall be achieved through any of the
following approaches:
8.1.1 Focus Group Discussions (FGD). This activity is intended to show the
current and future development and productivity concerns of key stakeholders
as they are relevant in defining or aligning the agencys program thrusts and
relevance areas.
The members of the Core Team are responsible for monitoring or measuring the
performance of the QMS, processes, and information relating to client perception as
to whether HLURB has fulfilled their requirements.
The Plans and Programs Group (PPG) of HLURB conducts an annual performance
assessment or performance audit to validate reports submitted and to determine
accomplishments as against physical targets. Issues and concerns of the Regional
Field Offices are discussed and submitted to the management.
Another audit is conducted by the Internal Quality Audit Team to determine conformity
to the HLURB IQA Procedures and to verify the QMS effectiveness in accordance
with the same. The audit criteria, scope, methods and frequency are defined in the
IQA Plan. Internal Quality Auditors are selected and trained. To ensure objectivity in
the Internal Quality Audit, self-audit of the IQA members is not allowed. The Internal
Quality Audits are planned, taking into consideration the status and importance of the
processes and areas to be audited and also the results of previous audits. Results of
IQAs are recorded and reported to the QMR. The report includes identified non-
conformance/s, details of root-cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions
taken, including follow-up activities.
HLURB applies appropriate methods for the measurement and monitoring of service
realization processes needed to meet customer/regulatory requirements. This is to
ensure that processes are properly implemented as to their intended purpose.
The HLURB monitors and measures the characteristics of services to verify that
requirements have been met. This is carried out at appropriate stages of the service
realization process in accordance with the planned arrangements. The following
information are documented:
The services shall not be released or delivered prior to satisfactory completion of the
processes required.
This process includes comparative analysis of the previous and the current
performance to provide basis for continual improvement, planning and decision
making. Applicable and practical statistical methods are used whenever necessary to
enhance the analysis.
The QMS is continually improved through the use of the Quality Policy, Quality
Objectives, audit results, analysis of data, corrective and preventive actions and
Management Review.
The actions taken are appropriate to immediately arrest or resolve the problem.
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Average stakeholders
To promote client
that rate land use plans 90% On-going
satisfaction
good or better
Average percentage of
To promote client stakeholders who rate
90%
satisfaction each development as
good or better
Number of subdivision,
To promote the rights
condominium and other
of subdivision and 750
real development On-going RFOs
condominium unit (1,000)
applications acted upon
buyers
within 21 days
QUALITY PLAN As of : 3RD QUARTER 2013
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Percentage of
development that are
35% On-going RFOs
inspected more than 10
times in the last year
To promote public
confidence in the Number of enforcement 804
On-going LSG, RFOs
HLURB as a quasi actions to be conducted (1,072)
judicial body
To promote public
Percentage of
confidence in the
enforcement actions 90% On-going LSG, RFOs
HLURB as a quasi
acted within 60 days
judicial body
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To promote public
confidence in the Percentage of disputes
90% On-going LSG, RFOs
HLURB as a quasi resolved within 60 days
judicial body
To improve
employee No. of staff trained 75 On-going HRMS
competency
To improve
Improvement of 1 improvement/ Administrative
workplace On-going
workplace quarter Division
environment
To have an effective
management of Updated information 100% On-going ICTD
information
To have an effective Number of vouchers
financial and processed on time as Finance
90% On-going
administrative against total number of Division
support vouchers