WHEREAS, there is a need to improve the life conditions of the BJMP and BFP Personnel in order for them to be capable of sustaining for the citizenry an environment conducive to progress and prosperity;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Urban Development and Housing Act (UDHA) of 1992, the State must establish a continuing program of urban development and housing that will provide decent housing and related basic services at affordable costs;

WHEREAS, Memorandum Circular No. 14, dated September 30, 1999 has directed all provincial governors and city mayors to develop and implement, in coordination with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) and all other concerned government housing agencies, the Proyektong Pabahay sa mga Pulis for local police operating in their jurisdiction;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH EJERCITO ESTRADA, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution and existing laws, do hereby order:

SECTION 1. All provincial governors and city mayors are hereby directed to undertake a housing program for the BJMP and BFP personnel similar to the Proyektong Pabahay program as defined in Memorandum Circular No. 14, dated September 30, 1998;

SECTION 2. Said governors and mayors shall identify the available government land to be used for the above purpose. They shall also define the implementing guidelines for awarding housing units to the members of the BFP and BJMP in their respective province or city, in close coordination with the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM), and subject to the guidelines and procedures as prescribed by the Secretary of Interior and Local Government;

SECTION 3. The DENR, HUDCC and all other concerned government housing agencies shall assist the provincial and city governments in the formulation and implementation of the above program. All other government agencies shall likewise extend the necessary technical assistance and service delivery components to warrant well developed and livable communities for the target beneficiaries of the program;

SECTION 4. This Memorandum Circular takes effect immediately.

Adopted: 05 July 1999

BY THE PRESIDENT:

(SGD.) RONALDO B. ZAMORA
Executive Secretary