Approving the Rules and Regulations Governing Columbarium Projects
On January 31, 2007, the HLURB Board approved Resolution No. 797-07, establishing specific Rules and Regulations for columbarium projects in the Philippines, particularly in Metro Manila. This decision addresses the growing number of columbarium developments, which were previously only permitted as ancillary activities under existing regulations for memorial parks and cemeteries. The new rules aim to ensure orderly development, protect consumer interests, and provide consistency in the evaluation and processing of applications for columbarium projects. Additionally, the regulations are designed to align with the updated Implementing Rules and Regulations of the National Building Code and other relevant governmental policies.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- HLURB Board Resolution No. 797-07
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Other Rules and Procedures
- Subcategory
- Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
January 31, 2007
HLURB BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 797-07
APPROVING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING COLUMBARIUM PROJECTS
WHEREAS, there is a proliferation of columbarium projects as principal activity particularly in Metro Manila; DHESca
WHEREAS, the existing Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for Memorial Parks and Cemeteries approved per Board Resolution No. 681, S. of 2000, provides design standards for columbarium only as ancillary activity;
WHEREAS, to foster orderly development and protect the interest of buyers, there is a need to provide specific Rules and Regulations to govern the development and sales of columbarium projects;
WHEREAS, there is a need to harmonize the aforementioned Rules and Regulations with the new IRR of the National Building Code and with other policies and issuances of government agencies concerned;
WHEREAS, the issuance of these Rules and Regulations for Columbarium Projects is deemed necessary for consistency and uniformity in the evaluation and processing of applications for the development of columbarium projects;
WHEREFORE, RESOLVED as it is hereby RESOLVED that the Rules and Regulations Governing Columbarium Projects, hereto attached as Annex A, be APPROVED.
APPROVED this 31st day of January, 2007.
(SGD.) HON. NOLI L. DE CASTROVice-President of the Philippines and
(SGD.) ERNESTO L. PINEDAUndersecretary, DOJ
(SGD.) ROMULO Q.M. FABULChief Executive Officer
(SGD.) WENCELITO T. ANDANARUndersecretary, DILG
(SGD.) TERESITA A. DESIERTOCommissioner
(SGD.) AUGUSTO B. SANTOSDeputy Director General, NEDA
(SGD.) JESUS YAP PANGCommissioner
JOEL I. JACOBDPWH
(SGD.) ARTURO M. DUBLADOCommissioner
Attested by:
(SGD.) CHARITO B. LANSANGBoard Secretary
Cite This Law
Approving the Rules and Regulations Governing Columbarium Projects, HLURB Board Resolution No. 797-07, Jan 31, 2007 (Philippines)
Approving the Rules and Regulations Governing Columbarium Projects, HLURB Board Resolution No. 797-07 (Phil. 2007)
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