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2025 Revised Rules of Procedure  ·  EN BANC RES. NO. 78
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2025 Revised Rules of Procedure

Human Settlements Adjudication Commission  ·  Approved March 25, 2025  ·  Sections 1–180

EN BANC RES. NO. 78 Effective 2025 180 Sections

2021 vs 2025 — Comparative Matrix

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HSAC Sheriffs' Manual on Execution of Judgment

EN BANC Resolution No. 14, Series of 2021  ·  Governing the enforcement of all final decisions, orders, and awards of the HSAC and Regional Adjudicators.

Writ Validity5 years from entry of judgment
Independent ActionWithin 10 years of finality
Service Hours8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Mon–Fri)
Cash Demand Period5 calendar days

Quick Reference Guide

Key deadlines, filing requirements, and procedural checklist for HSAC adjudicators and counsel

Filing & Commencement

Answer period (2025)15 cal. days
Opposition to motion5 cal. days
Change of address notice5 cal. days
Lift order of default5 cal. days
Position papers after conference15 cal. days

Decision Timelines

RA decision (from submission)90 cal. days
Election complaint decision30 cal. days
Commission appeal decision120 cal. days
Commission MR resolution30 cal. days
Max investigative suspension6 months

Mandatory Conference

Mandatory conference window60 cal. days
Mediation sub-period30 days
Conference order issuance10 cal. days
Return of records after mediation5 cal. days

Appeals

Appeal from RA decision15 cal. days
Counter-memorandum10 cal. days
Elevation of records by RAB5 cal. days
MR from Division order15 cal. days
Election complaint appeal15 cal. days

Execution

Motion for execution resolved15 cal. days
Opposition to execution motion5 cal. days
Sheriff commences writ5 working days
Execution by motion5 years
Execution by independent action10 years

Injunction / TRO

Ex parte TRO validity72 hours
Max TRO effectivity20 cal. days
Motion for dissolution10 cal. days
Petition for review (injunction)15 cal. days
Commission resolves petition30 cal. days

Prohibited Pleadings (Sec. 23)

Motion to dismissProhibited
Motion for bill of particularsProhibited
Petition for reliefProhibited
Motion to reduce appeal bondProhibited
RejoinderProhibited

Execution Fees (Sheriff)

Award ≤ ₱100,000₱2,000
₱100,001 – ₱500,000₱2,500
₱500,001 – ₱1,000,000₱3,000
₱1,000,001 – ₱1,500,000₱3,500
₱1,500,001 – ₱2,000,000₱4,000

Redemption Periods

Initial redemption period1 year
Subsequent redemption window60 cal. days
Interest – initial redemption1%/month
Interest – subsequent redemption2%/month

Contempt Penalties

As provided under Rule 19 (2025 Rules)

Direct Contempt — Commission

Maximum fine₱5,000
Maximum imprisonment5 days

Direct Contempt — RA

Maximum fine₱1,000
Maximum imprisonment1 day

Indirect Contempt — Commission

Maximum fine₱30,000
Maximum imprisonment6 months

Indirect Contempt — RA

Maximum fine₱5,000
Maximum imprisonment1 month