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Housing Delivery Process in the Philippines Pt 1 Flashcards

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Housing in the Philippines

In Metro Manila __ people are informal settlers

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3.1 million

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Housing in the Philippines

The country grapples with a backlog in providing land security and housing for the poor, hindered by __, __, and __

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financial constraints
land availability
unclear land use policies

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Housing Problems/Social Issues

Two basic problems being faced by the government in realizing a successful housing program are:

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Money and Availability of Land

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Housing Problems/Social Issues

Other issues hampering pro-poor land and housing programs:

High transaction costs due to the confusing and unclear __

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land use policies

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Housing Problems/Social Issues

Other issues hampering pro-poor land and housing programs:

Non-cooperation of land owners to engage in the __

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Community Mortgage Program (CMP)

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Housing Problems/Social Issues

Other issues hampering pro-poor land and housing programs:

Misinterpretation and/or non-implementation of __

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Local Government Units (LGUs)

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Housing Problems/Social Issues

Other issues hampering pro-poor land and housing programs:

Provision of land and housing to internally displaced persons (IDPs) due to __

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natural hazards and armed conflicts

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Informal Housing

The housing backlog is estimated at over __, with Metro Manila’s backlog projected to approach __ units

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3.7 million
500,000

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The rise in street __ is a growing concern, especially among urban minorities deprived of rights and societal inclusion. While prevalent in industrial countries, the problem hasn’t been widely acknowledged in developing countries due to overshadowing squatter issues.

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Homelessness

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Homelessness; Affordability and Delivery

__ is seen as a fundamental solution, boosting household income and housing affordability.

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Economic growth

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Homelessness; Affordability and Delivery

__ include increasing housing credit availability, reducing land and production costs.

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Short-to-medium-term solutions

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Government Strategies

The __ serves as the country’s comprehensive approach to aiding low and middle-income families in securing affordable housing.

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National Shelter Program (NSP)

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Government Strategies

The NSP encompasses various schemes under Direct and Indirect Housing categories, __

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aiming to engage the private sector in housing delivery and finance

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Government’s Role

The __ mandates the government to provide decent and affordable housing

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Constitution

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Government’s Role

The __ has been the primary housing agenda since 1978

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National Shelter Program (NSP)

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Government’s Role

Initially centralized, the management system evolved, leading to the creation of the __ tasked with coordinating shelter agencies for NSP implementation

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Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC)

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Shelter Agencies

A reorganization in the late 1980s streamlined these agencies to five under HUDCC’s coordination: __, __, __, __, and __

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NHA
SHFC
HDMF
HGC
NHMFC

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Housing and the Government and its Delivery System

Initially, the government adopted a highly centralized system of managing the program. This was done through the creation of __ in 1978, which served as the umbrella organization of all shelter agencies that had evolved since the 1950s

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Ministry of Human Settlements

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In charge of social housing production specifically upgrading of sites and services

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National Housing Authority (NHA)

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Also into shelter production and new town and estate developments

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Human Settlements Development Corporation (HSDC)

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Supports the HSDC and NHA in shelter production

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National Housing Commission (NHC)

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Regulates subdivision development and socialized housing construction

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Human Settlements Regulatory Commission (HSRC)

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NPCC

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National Pollution Control Commission (NPCC)

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NEPC

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National Environmental Planning Council (NEPC)

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Provides mortgage insurance or guarantees to encourage private banks and financial institutions to grant housing loans on easy terms of payment

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Housing Finance Corporation (HFC)

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Acted as a secondary market for housing mortgages

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National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC)

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A provident savings fund maturing after 20 years

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Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF)

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Philippine’s Current Housing

One of the pillars in the __ focuses on constructing secure communities

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Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022

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Philippine’s Current Housing

Percentage owned or owner-like possession of house and lot is __ in 2015 to __ in 2020 according to the latest Annual Poverty Indicator Survey (2021)

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55.3%
59.8%

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Needs, Demands, and Supply

Total Housing Needs as of Dec 2021 (No. of Units)

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6,658,349 units

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Needs, Demands, and Supply

Total Land Needed for Housing as of Dec 2021 (in ha.)

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60,782.5 ha

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Physical Configurations as Outcomes of Socio Economic System

The Republic of the Philippines is made up of more than 7,000 islands stretching __ from north to south

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1,851 km

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Physical Configurations as Outcomes of Socio Economic System

The eradication of poverty is one of the most pressing tasks the country faces. __ of the poor live in rural areas

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Three quarters (3/4)

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Physical Configurations as Outcomes of Socio Economic System

Predominantly Christian country (__ of the population)

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93%

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Physical Configurations as Outcomes of Socio Economic System

__ suffers underdevelopment

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Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)

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Physical Configurations as Outcomes of Socio Economic System

Government Administrative System in the Philippines:
1. __ and __
2. __ and __
- annual income at least 100 million Pesos
- population of at least 150,000 inhabitants or a contiguous territory of 100 sqkm
- municipality 25,000 inhabitants
- 50 sqkm
- 2.5 million annual income
3. __ (the smallest administrative unit

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  1. Provinces and highly urbanized cities
  2. Cities (component cities) and municipalities
  3. Barangays
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Physical Configurations as Outcomes of Socio Economic System

Main Responsibility Sectors and Sub-sectors (9) GPEEHHCES

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  1. General public services (administration)
  2. Public order and safety
  3. Economic affairs / transports
  4. Environment protection
  5. Housing and community amenities
  6. Health
  7. Culture & recreation
  8. Education
  9. Social Welfare
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Physical Configurations as Outcomes of Socio Economic System

  • National program that outlines policies the president wishes to institute during his term
  • Major policy initiatives, socioeconomic strategies, and major national program
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Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP)

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Physical Configurations as Outcomes of Socio Economic System

  • Coordinates with related agencies in formulating plans
  • Drafts for the national development plans
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National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)

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Physical Configurations as Outcomes of Socio Economic System

Decides how plans should be implemented in regional and municipality levels

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Regional Development Council (RDC)
NCR, ARMM, CAR

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Physical Configurations as Outcomes of Socio Economic System

The Philippine Development Plan 2011-2016 (PDP) sets out __ to promote creation of industrial clusters (geographical accumulation of specific industry) reflecting industrial activity and infrastructural character of respective domestic area which will contribute to the creation of regional wealth through export.

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Industrial Cluster Strategy

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Behavioral Aspect of Housing

size and height of space, color, temperature, noise

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Environmental Stimuli

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Behavioral Aspect of Housing

behaviors, attitude towards physical space: regular use, protection & personalization, marking of territory

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Territoriality

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Behavioral Aspect of Housing

solitude, intimacy, reserve

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Privacy

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Behavioral Aspect of Housing

The cultural perspective of housing is the influence that changed us to what we are today
- Traditional Filipino houses
- Traditional elements
- House features
- Transition to modern amenities
- Verandahs and house aesthetics
- Cleanliness and housekeeping
- Floor maintenance

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Cultural Aspect

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Philippine Perspective on Housing: Evolution of Residential Dwelling

The history and culture of the Philippines are reflected in its architectural heritage, __ paving the way for the contemporary designs we see today.

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with numerous influences from other nations

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Philippine Perspective on Housing: Evolution of Residential Dwelling

A __ embedded within the nation’s history

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glorious past

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Philippine Perspective on Housing: Evolution of Residential Dwelling

The Philippines has become __

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an architectural melting pot

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Philippine Perspective on Housing: Evolution of Residential Dwelling

377 years (1521-1898)

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Spanish Rule

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Philippine Perspective on Housing: Evolution of Residential Dwelling

48 years (1898-1946)

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American Rule

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Philippine Perspective on Housing: Evolution of Residential Dwelling

5 years (1941-1946)

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Japanese Occupation

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Philippine Perspective on Housing: Evolution of Residential Dwelling

78 years (1946-present)

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Philippine Self Rule

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Philippine Perspective on Housing: Evolution of Residential Dwelling

Philippine archipelago has immense space and vast resources for the act of building homes, first Filipino homes

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Bahay Kubo (Nipa Hut)

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Philippine Perspective on Housing: Evolution of Residential Dwelling

  • Spanish colonial era - masonry construction
  • Roads, bridges, infrastructures
  • adobe walls as its structural foundation and wood as the main materials for the large open layout upper levels
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Bahay na Bato

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Philippine Perspective on Housing: Evolution of Residential Dwelling

  • Architectural advancements began during the American occupation
  • Heavily emphasized sanitation which had paved the way for the introduction of the toilet via a cubeta (pail conservancy system)
  • Well planned neighborhood which is primarily called __
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Sanitary Barrio or Tsalet

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Philippine Perspective on Housing: Evolution of Residential Dwelling

  • Most common type of occupancy in the country
  • A house in the Bengali style (Hindi word Bengali)
  • they are easier and less expensive to build than a multi-story home.
  • Filipino Culture senior friendly house, maintenance and movement
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Bungalow

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Philippine Perspective on Housing: Evolution of Residential Dwelling

  • Common type of home in the Philippines.
  • Found in the early residential developments in urban areas
  • Urban feel without having to live in the city center
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Townhouse

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Philippine Perspective on Housing: Evolution of Residential Dwelling

  • Taken over major cities as a result of comfort and convenience
  • Ideal residence for city dwellers
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Condominiums

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Philippine Perspective on Housing: Evolution of Residential Dwelling

Percentage Distribution for Single House

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90.3%

60
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Philippine Perspective on Housing: Evolution of Residential Dwelling

Percentage Distribution for Apartment/accessoria/rowhouse

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6.7%

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Philippine Perspective on Housing: Evolution of Residential Dwelling

Percentage Distribution for Duplex

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1.9%

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Philippine Perspective on Housing: Evolution of Residential Dwelling

Percentage Distribution for other multi-unit residential/building or commercial/industrial/agricultural building/house, including condominium/condotel

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1.1%

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