11/06/2026
An Orientation on Republic Act No. 9904, also known as the Magna Carta for Homeowners Association (HOA), was successfully conducted today, June 11, 2026, at Balay Cadiznon.
In behalf of City Mayor Hon. Salvador Escalante Jr., former City Councilor Hon. Owen Desuyo delivered the welcome remarks. The event was graced by Acting City Mayor Hon. Frances Guanzon and Acting Vice Mayor Hon. Fria Christine Cervantes-Napiza.
Key resource speakers included Ms. Chelzy Jane Caspe, Acting Community Support Services Chief of the National Housing Authority (NHA), and Ms. Mary Grace Gabatanga, Community Support Services Officer of the NHA, who delivered insightful messages on HOA empowerment and governance. A comprehensive presentation on RA 9904 was also provided by Ms. Debbie H. Filomera, Housing and Homesite Regulations Officer I of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD).
Participants came from various homeowners’ associations across Cadiz City, including Apollo Village, Brgy. Mabini; Jerusalem Ville, Brgy. Cabahug; Lacson Villas, Brgy. Cadiz Viejo; Len-Vil Homes, Brgy. Sicaba; Sagrado Villas, Brgy. Burgos; Villa Luisa, Brgy. Luna; Don Salvador 1, Brgy. Tinampaan; Don Salvador 2, Brgy. Tinampaan; St. Andrews Park Place 2, Brgy. Tinampaan; St. Andrews Park Place 1, Brgy. Daga; St. Patrick Village, Brgy. Daga; and St. Patrick Homes, Brgy. Tiglawigan.
The orientation aims to strengthen homeowners’ understanding of their rights, responsibilities, and active participation in community development under RA 9904.