Legal Authority Over Metro Manila Building Code Enforcement

This lecture delves into Legal Opinion No. 140, s. 1987, clarifying the dispute between the DPWH and MMC concerning building officials’ statuses. Key points include conflicting positions, with MMC claiming appointment authority and DPWH asserting its jurisdiction under P.D. No. 1096. The discussion analyzes the legal basis, concluding that DPWH holds sole enforcement authority while MMC's role is limited to coordination, as P.D. No. 1096 supersedes other regulations. This session aims to...