HB 5769

House·20th Congress·Filed Nov 5, 2025

An Act Mandating the Creation of the Position of a Human Settlements Officer in All Provinces, Cities, and Municipalities, Providing for Its Qualifications and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

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The bill would require every province, city, and municipality to create a new Human Settlements Officer who advises the local chief executive on housing, land‑use, and disaster‑resilient planning.

Local GovernmentHousing and Urban Development

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Author · Representative

Salvador A. PleytoReceipts →

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HB05769 · Sources: BatasWatch

An Act Mandating the Creation of the Position of a Human Settlements Officer in All Provinces, Cities, and Municipalities, Providing for Its Qualifications and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

In plain language

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