Section 13Sec./Art. 13

Private Property Ownership. - The right to private property shall be respected in the implementation of the Program. In case the construction of any infrastructure or installation of equipment should involve or affect privately owned land or property, the DICT shall ensure that the necessary public consultations are held with affected or concerned parties, such as homeowners and homeowners associations, nongovernment organizations and peoples organizations, and LGUs, before the Program is implemented in their respective jurisdiction.

Such public consultations shall conform to the manner as stated in Republic Act No. 9904 otherwise known as the "Magna Carta for Homeowners and Homeowners Associations", and as specified in Rule XI, Article 54 of the implementing rules and regulations of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the "Local Government Code of 1991".