Ordinance No. 2023-080

Summary/Additional Info:

Establishes the legal and procedural framework for joint venture (JV) engagements in Naga City to implement the national Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program. The ordinance applies to solicited, unsolicited, and alternative JV projects and aims to mobilize public-private partnerships to address Naga’s housing needs, including the development of seven mid- to high-rise condominiums in partnership with government financial institutions (GFIs) and private entities.

Key provisions include:

• Creation of the Naga City 4PH Committee to oversee JV partner selection and project evaluation
• Defined procedures for competitive selection, unsolicited proposals, and alternative JV engagements
• Detailed eligibility requirements for prospective JV partners based on legal standing, technical experience, and financial capacity
• Implementation of a Swiss Challenge system for unsolicited JV proposals
• Establishes standards on transparency, feasibility documentation, dispute resolution (including ADR), and adherence to national JV and PPP guidelines
• Applicability of guidelines to other joint venture infrastructure or housing projects beyond 4PH