DRAFT COMMENTS

ON THE PROPOSED EXECUTIVE ORDER ON FAST-TRACKING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF

LAND USE RELATED POLICIES TO ENSURE SUSTAINABLE LAND USE MANAGEMENT
By EnP Andres Muego

1. On the Composition of the NLUC

The proposed EO drastically reduces the number of Members in the NLUC. While the rationale given
is to facilitate discussion and decision-making, this could in fact delay the process, given the
following:
• as the NLUC will have to call on other agencies/entities when it needs inputs from these
parties;
• Decision-making and implementation will also be more time-consuming as the NLUC will
have to disseminate and inform non-members which may also involve more discussions and
possibly modifications and more inputs which will delay the entire process;
• The exclusion of the private sector and representation from the League of Provinces,
Municipalities and Cities will also omit the opportunity for valuable and significant inputs
directly from those on the ground who eventually will be the one to implement and be
affected by decisions of the NLUC. As such there may be policies and decisions by the NLUC
which may not be acceptable or realistic for implementation on the ground and will be
subjected to opposition.
• The reduction of the NLUC composition will also meant a narrower perspective of land-use
policies, action-agenda and decision made. The danger will be the non-attainment of a
rational use and management of the country’s land and other physical resources.
• Others

The NLUAs National Land Use Commission composition (including the consultative body) is the ideal
as it is designed to correct the above-concerns.

The proposed EO should now focus on mainstreaming green recovery and building back better
agenda on land use policies, use and management. The NLUC composition is an indication for non-
consideration of other sectors significant and valuable contribution to realization of green recovery
agenda on land use concerns.

The land use sector could support green recovery through the inclusion of and aligning policies on
the following green recovery agenda: build back better, accelerate a low-carbon transition,
strengthen biodiversity protection and enhancing environmental health.

The Green Recovery Agenda on building back better, low-carbon, biodiversity protection and
environmental health agendas will also meant non-motorized mobility and mass-transport system;
renewable energy; circular economy; open spaces; walkable, livable, vibrant and healthy
neighborhoods – which are the functions of land use planning and management.

The green recovery agenda will be best supported if this is clearly spelled-out in the proposed EOs
preamble, powers/functions of the NLUC, RLUC and Local LUCs, and the composition of
memberships. Thus, it will be better if the proposed EO NLUC memberships will also include the
following: DPWH, DOTR, DOE, DOST, DTI, Representatives from league of

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Provinces/Cities/Municipalities, Representatives from Professional Organizations (particularly the
Phil. Institute of Environmental Planners), and Representatives from basic sectors.

2. Functions of the NLUC

Inclusion of the following functions:

• Promulgate policies for the inclusion and mainstreaming of ‘Green Recovery from COVID
19/Pandemic Agenda’ into land use policies, plans and programs from the National,
Regional, Provincial, Cities and Municipalities levels.
• Review and Ratify DHSUDs land use planning standards and guidelines for consistency with
the national framework for physical planning, green recovery agenda and other land use
policies and management1.

3. Composition of the RLUC

The composition of the RLUC shall replicate that of the proposed/suggested composition of the
NLUC that also includes (in addition to those mentioned in the EO) the following: DPWH, DOTR,
DOE, DOST, DTI, Representatives from the league of Provinces/Cities/Municipalities, Representatives
from Professional Organizations (particularly the Phil. Institute of Environmental Planners), and
Representatives from basic sectors (This will be pattern after the RDCs Private Sector
Representations).

Representation of the DENR in the RLUC should also specify the inclusion of the following Bureaus as
regular members: EMB, BMB, MGB, FMB, PENRO (of the various Provinces in the Region), and
others as identified by the RLUC as necessary and relevant (such as PAMB, Riverbasin Management
Councils, etc)

4. Functions of the RLUC

Inclusion of the following function (noted in the EO72 and the NLUA Bill, but omitted in the
proposed EO):

• The RLUC shall review the CLUPs of Provinces, highly-urbanized cities, and independent
component cities. It shall review such plans to ensure their consistency with the RPFP and
national policies set forth by the NLUC

5. Composition of the PLUC

Inclusion of the following:

• Representation of the NGAs in the PLUC shall also include those mentioned in the RLUC
• Representatives from Professional Organizations (particularly the Phil. Institute of
Environmental Planners), and
• Representatives from basic sectors (This will be pattern after the PDCs Private Sector
Representations).

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An oversight function of the NLUC

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 6. Functions of the PLUC
• Revised/Modify item (d) to read as… “Endorse the PDPFP to the PDC for adoption, and
subsequently to the Sanguniang Panlalawigan for Approval provided that the PDPFPs shall
be reviewed by the RLUC (for consistency with the RPFP & national policies set forth by the
NLUC) and DHSUD2 to ensure compliance with prescribed national standards and guidelines”

7. On the timeframe/planning period of PDPFP and CLUP

• The proposed EO indicated that both the PDPFP and the CLUP have a timeframe/planning
period of 12 years.
• The comprehensiveness of the plan may not be anymore appropriate in a planning period of
12 years, thus, the CLUP should now be City/Mun Physical Framework Plan (C/MPFP)
• Given a Mayor’s term of four (4) years, in every four years – the incoming mayor shall
prepare/submit his/her Four Year Strategic Land Use Plan. Or it will be the City/Municipal
Comprehensive Development and Land Use Plan (combining the CDP and the Strategic Land
Use Plan).
• The Strategic Land Use Plan will not be as comprehensive and detailed as that of the CLUP as
it puts more emphasis on how the Mayor could implement policies, achieve goals/objectives
and actions (with reference to the C/MPFP) within the four years of his/her term.

8. On Sanctions and Penalties on the Failure to formulate, enforce and/or implement the CLUPs

• There are examples/models on how penalties and sanctions imposed on the LGUs (Mayors
and Officials) which showed on how it works and the little effect/impact on
achieving/realizing the intended objectives. This may result on having a plan for compliance
purposes only to avoid penalties and sanctions.
• The proposed EO description lacks the necessary details compared to that of the NLUAs
description/definitions – if such penalties/sanctions be imposed it will be better to adopt the
NLUAs version
• Better to simply implement Incentives and Awards than having penalties and sanctions – as
the reason/rationale for non-compliance may be on the review and approval process,
difficulty of complying with the standards/guidelines, and causes other than that of the LGUs
failures and shortcomings.

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In the EO, PDPFPs shall be reviewed and approved by the DHSUD Secretary, however, approval of PDPFPs are
vested on the Sanguniang Panlalawigan – thus, approval by DHSUD Secretary is not necessary--

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Comparison Between the Proposed EO, EO 770/EO 72 and the NLUA
Proposed EO xxx (2021)
Composition NATIONAL LAND USE COMMITTEE
Chairperson Secretary of Socio-Economic Planning
Members Secretaries of
• Environment & Natural Resources
• Agriculture
• Agrarian Reform
• Interior & Local Government &
• HSUD
FUNCTIONS OF a) Advise the President of the Philippines on all
THE NLUC matters concerning land use and spatial planning;
b) Discuss and facilitate the resolution of all disputes
and controversies on land use policies among
agencies of the government;
c) Formulate a national framework for physical
planning, shepherd the preparation of sub-national
spatial development and physical frameworks and
come up with other inter-sectoral policies and
programs that guide the rational use and
management of the country’s land and other
physical resources;
EO 7703 (2008)/EO 72 (1993) NLUA (SB 3091)
NATIONAL LAND USE COMMITTEE NATIONAL LAND USE COMMISSION
Secretary of Socio-Economic Planning President of the Republic
Secretaries of Vice-Chairperons:.NEDA DG & DENR Secretary
• Environment & Natural Resources Members:
• Agriculture • HUDCC, DA, DAR, DTI, DPWH, DOTC, DOT, DILG, DOJ,
• Agrarian Reform DOST, DOF, DOE, NCIP,
• Interior & Local Government • Representatives from each the leagues of provinces, cities &
• Trade & Industry Municipalities;
• Public Works & Highways • Representative from 4 basic sectors directly involved in land
• Transportation & Communications use, namely: urban poor, farmer, fisherfolks, Indigenous
• Tourism People
• Justice, Science & Technology • 2 Reps from private subdivisions & housing developers
• Energy • 2 Reps from professionals (e.g. EnPs, Archts, engineers,
urban-regional planners)
Chairpersons of HUDCC/HLURB
NCIP A consultative body shall likewise be convened by the NLUC at
least once a year or as often as may be necessary. It shall be
Two Private Sector Representatives composed of representatives from the Leagues of Municipalities,
Cities, and Provinces, other government agencies not
The NB-NLUC shall invite the respective Presidents of the represented in the NLUC, and from non-government sectors such
League of Provinces, Municipalities & Cities to its meetings. as the private sector, non-government organizations (NGOs) and
people's organizations (POs), and the 7 academic community.
a. Advise the President on matters concerning land use and a) Advise the President of the Philippines and the NEDA Board
physical planning; on all matters concerning land use and physical planning;
b. Formulate a national physical framework plan and other b) Integrate and harmonize all laws, guidelines and policies
inter-sectoral policies and programs that guide the relevant to land use and physical planning to come up with a
rational utilization and management of the country’s land rational, cohesive, and comprehensive national 14 land use
and other physical resources, and the preparation of sub- framework;
national physical framework plans. The national physical c) Formulate policies and endorse land use and physical
framework plan shall integrate relevant sectoral as well as planning-related policies that may be formulated by the
regional socio-economic and physical framework plans Regional Land Use Policy Council (RLUPC), created under
and policies; Section 22 of this Act, and concerned agencies as well as
c. Promote the integration of land use and physical planning promulgate 18 zoning and other land use control standards
policies, plans and programs, including disaster risk

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Amended by EO770-A (2009) with the following composition. Chairperson: Sec of SEP, members: Secretaries of Environment and Natural Resources; Agriculture; Agrarian Reform; Trade and Industry; Public Works and Highways;
Transportation and Communications; Tourism; Interior and Local Government; Justice; Science and Technology; and Energy. Chairpersons of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council/Housing and Land Use Regulatory
Board; and the National Commission on Indigenous People. Presidents of the League of Provinces, Municipalities and Cities

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d) Promote the integration of land use and spatial
planning policies, plans and programs, including
disaster risk management and climate change
adaptation, into national and sub-national socio-
economic plans and programs;
e) Coordinate the establishment of an up-to-date,
inter-operable and accessible national databases
on land use;
f) Assess periodically the impacts or effects of land
use policies which have been adopted and
implemented; and
g) Provide policy directions to the Regional Land Use
Committees in the performance of their land use
policy coordination and spatial planning functions.
Technical The NEDA shall continue to provide core secretariat
Board/Support services to NLUC & RLUC
offices, units &
staff support to
NLUC & RLUC
Composition of At the regional level, the RLUC under the Regional
the RLUC Development Council (RDC) shall be reconstituted with
the following composition:
Chairperson: Regional Director of the NEDA RO
Members: Regional Directors of
DENR, DA, DAR, DILG, HSUD
The RLUC may also call upon any relevant
department, bureau, office, agency and instrumentality
of the government, private entity, and land use and
spatial planning experts for cooperation, support, and
assistance in the performance of its functions.
Functions of the a) Formulate and periodically update the regional
RLUC spatial development and physical framework
taking into consideration national, interregional,
regional and local plans and policies;
b) Promote the integration of land use and spatial
planning policies, plans and programs, including
disaster risk reduction measures into the regional
socioeconomic plans and programs;
EO 7703 (2008)/EO 72 (1993)
management, into national socio-economic plans and
programs;
d. Decide and resolve land use policy conflicts among
agencies of the national government;
e. Establish and maintain, in conjunction with the various
appropriate government agencies, a database system
which would identify and classify the present and possible
uses of specific land areas, public and private, comprising
the total land resources of the nation; and
f. Provide policy directions to the Regional Land Use
Committees in the performance of their physical planning
functions.
To provide Technical support to NB-NLUC
Composition:
Chairperson: NEDA Deputy-General for Regional Devt
Members: Representatives of the member-agencies of the
NB-NLUC
At the regional level, the RLUC, under the Regional
Development Council, will be strengthened, with a replicated
NB-NLUC composition. The RLUC may call on any
department, bureau, office, agency or instrumentality of the
government and/or private entities and organization for
cooperation, support and assistance in the performance of its
functions.
a. Formulate and periodically update the Regional Physical
Framework Plan (RPFP), taking into consideration
national, interregional, regional and local plans and
policies;
b. Promote the integration of land use and physical planning
policies, plans and programs, including disaster risk
management into the regional socio-economic plans and
programs;
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and guidelines which shall guide the 19 formulation ofland
use plans and zoning ordinances by local governments;
d) Prepare, periodically review and if necessary, update the
national framework for physical planning to provide the
general framework for the spatial development directions for
the entire country and sub-national levels;
e) e) Review and endorse all land use and physical planning
related guidelines;
NLC Technical Secretariat
Offices, Units & Support
Regional Land Use Policy Council (RLUPC)- replicating the NLUC
structure & composition
a. Formulate and adopt regional policies on land use and
physical planning;
b. Prepare and periodically update a regional physical
framework plan, taking into consideration national polices
and lower level plans;
c. Assist the provinces in preparing and periodically updating its
physical framework plans to ensure consistency with the
regional and national plans and policies and to facilitate its
integration to the regional plans;
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c) Discuss and facilitate the resolution of region-
specific land use policy disputes and
controversies among government agencies,
especially those arising from the implementation
of RPFPs;
d) Elevate to the NLUC, for discussion and
settlement, the unresolved regionspecific land
use policy disputes and controversies among
government agencies in the regions;
e) Assess changes in land use and other physical
resources in the regions in coordination with the
Local Land Use Committees;
f) Evaluate the consistency of major sub-national
programs and projects with the RPFP and their
impacts on land use and the environment;
g) Assess periodically the sub-national impacts or
effects of land use policies which have been
adopted and implemented;
h) Undertake the gathering, updating and
maintenance of a regional land use database
system; and
i) Perform other related functions as may be
directed by the NLUC.
Local Land Use Provincial, City/Municipal LUCs
Committees Chairperson: Provincial, City or Mun. Planning & Devt
(LUCs) Officer
Members: Respective Provincial/City/Municipal:
EO 7703 (2008)/EO 72 (1993)
c. Decide and resolve region-specific land use policy
conflicts among government agencies;
d. Review and recommend appropriate actions to the NB-
NLUC on land use policy conflicts between or among
national government agencies;
e. Assess changes in land use and other physical resources
in the regional and the implementation of RPFP policies;
f. Evaluate consistency of major programs and projects with
the RPFP and their impact on land use and the
environment;
g. Undertake the gathering, updating and maintenance of a
regional database system; and
h. Perform other related functions as may be directed by the
NB-NLUC.
EO 72
The RLUC shall review the CLUPs of Provinces, highly-
urbanized cities, and independent component cities. It shall
review such plans to ensure their consistency with the RPFP
and national policies set forth by the NLUC
The CLUPs of provinces, highly-urbanized cities and
independent & component cities shall be reviewed and
ratified by the HLRB to ensure compliance with national
standards and guidelines.
Said review shall be completed within 3 months upon receipt
thereof otherwise, the same shall be deemed consistent with
law, and therefore valid.
The PLUC shall be composed of the PPDO as chairman, the
provincial agriculturist, a representative of NGOs that are
represented in the PDC, and reps of the following NGAs:
HLURB, DENR, DAR, DTI, DPWH, DoT and DILG.
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d. Review, prior to adoption by respective sanggunians, the
provincial physical framework plan and CLUPs of highly
urbanized and independent component cities to ensure
consistency with the regional physical framework plan and
national policies set forth by LUPC <;lnd compliance with
limits prescribed under the 1991 LGC for reclassifying
agricultural lands;
e. Decide and resolve policy conflicts on land use planning,
classification, and allocation that may arise between or
among regional line agencies, provinces and
cities/municipalities;
f. Monitor changes in land use and other physical resources in
the region;
g. Evaluate consistency of major programs and projects with the
regional physical framework plans and their impact on land
use and the environment;
h. Undertake the gathering of regional data for the Land
Resource Information and Management System; and
i. i. Perform other related functions as may be directed by the
LUPC.
The Provincial Development Council (PDC), created under
Section 106 of the LGC, shall act as the Provincial Land Use
Policy Council that will tackle land use concerns whenever
necessary. A duly authorized representative from the DENR, DAR
and the DA shall be included in the composition of the PLUPe.
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a. Agriculturist,
b. Engineer,
c. Tourism Officer,
d. Assessor,
e. Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer
Economic and Investment Promotions Officer,
and Agrarian Reform Program Officer,
PENRO (for PLUC)
CENRO/MENRO (C/MLUC)
Representative from the following Regional Offices:
DAR, DHSUD, DA, DILG
Functions of a) Advise the Provincial Development Council and
PLUC/ PLUPC the Sanggunian Panlalawigan on all matters
pertaining to land use and spatial planning;
b) Review proposed policies, rules, and programs
related to land use, including land reclassification
and land use conversion, and such other land
use-related matters that may arise in the
Province, and recommend actions to the
Provincial Development Council and the
Sanggunian Panlalawigan;
c) Formulate and periodically update the Provincial
Development and Physical Framework Plan
(PDPFPs) ensuring the integration of the salient
contents of the Comprehensive Land Use Plans
(CLUPs) of cities and municipalities, including
those of Independent and Highly Urbanized Cities
and Municipalities, and the consistency of the
CLUPs and Zoning Ordinances with the PDPFPs;
d) Endorse the PDPFP to the Provincial
Development Council for adoption, and
subsequently to the Sanggunian Panlalawigan for
approval provided that the PDPFPs shall be
reviewed and approved by the DHSUD through
the Secretary; and
e) Assist the Sangguniang Panlalawigan in
reviewing the CLUPs and Zoning Ordinances of
component cities and municipalities to ensure
consistency with the PDPFP
EO 7703 (2008)/EO 72 (1993) NLUA (SB 3091)
City/Municipal Land Use Policy Council (C/MLUPC). - The
City/Municipal 6 Development Council (C/MDC). created under
Section 106 of the Local Government 7 Code, shall act as the
City/Municipal Land Use Policy Council (C/MLUPC) that will
tackle land use concerns whenever necessary. A duly authorized
representative from the DAR, the DENR and the DA shall be
included in the composition of the C/MLUPC
a. To assist the SP in reviewing CLUPs of component Provincial Land Use Policy Council In addition to the functions
Cities and municipalities enumerated in Section 109 of the LGC, the PLUPC shall:
b. Recommend solutions to settle disputes among a. Advise the Sangguniang Panlalawigan on all matters
component units over alternative sues of land resources pertaining to land use and physical planning;
c. Promote the community-based program for sustainable b. Review and endorse to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan for
development adoption, the provincial physical framework plans, prepared
d. Ensure that such plans are supportive of the objectives and periodically updated by the Provincial Planning and
set forth in the UDHA of 1992 Development Office and other land use and physical
planningrelated policies;
c. Assist the Sangguniang Panlalawigan in reviewing the
CLUPs of component cities/municipalities to ensure
consistency with the provincial physical framework plans and
compliance with the limits prescribed under the 1991 LGC for
reclassifying agricultural lands; and
d. Decide and resolve policy conflicts on land use planning,
classification, and, allocation that may arise between or
among cities/municipalities and any unresolved land use
conflicts at the city /municipal level.
e. The PLUPC may call upon any local official concerned such
as Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator,
Provincial Agriculturist, Provincial Environment and Natural
Resources Officer, Provincial Engineer, Provincial Assessor,
or any official of national agencies and other relevant
agencies during discussions on land use and physical
planning concerns.
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The PDPFP shall have a timeframe of 12 years with a
mandatory mid-term review or updating
Function of the a. Advise the City/Municipal Development Council and
City/Mun LUC the Sanggunian Panlungsod/ Pambayan on all
matters pertaining to land use and spatial planning;
b. Review proposed policies, rules, and programs
related to land use, including land reclassification
and land use conversion, and such other land use-
related matters that may arise in the
City/Municipality, and recommend actions to the
City/Municipal Development Council and the
Sanggunian Panlungsod/Pambayan; and
c. Formulate and periodically update the CLUPs and
endorse the same to the City/Municipal
Development Council for adoption, and
subsequently to the Sanggunian
Panlungsod/Pambayan for approval;
The CLUPs shall have a time-frame of 12 years with a
mandatory mid-term review and updating.
Adoption, PLUC to Endorse the PDPFP to the
Approval & Provincial Development Council for adoption,
Review of LUPs
and subsequently to the Sanggunian
Panlalawigan for approval provided that the
PDPFPs shall be reviewed and approved by
the DHSUD through the Secretary;
City/Mun LUC to Formulate and periodically
update the CLUPs and endorse the same to
the City/Municipal Development Council for
adoption, and subsequently to the
Sanggunian Panlungsod/Pambayan for
approval;
EO 7703 (2008)/EO 72 (1993)
The RLUC shall review the CLUPs of provinces, highly-
urbanized cities, and independent component cities. It shall
review such plans to ensure their consistency with the RPFP
and national policies set forth by the NLUC
The CLUPs of provinces, highly-urbanized cities, and
independent component cities shall reviewed and ratified by
the HLURB to ensure compliance with national standards
and guidelines.
Pursuant to Sec 468 of the LGC, the powers of the HLRB to
review and approve the CLUPs of component cities and
municipalities are devolved to the province. Such powers
shall be exercised by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, subject
to national standards & guidelines.
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a. Advise the Sangguniang Bayan or Sangguniang Panlungsod
on all matters pertaining to land use and physical planning;
b. Review and endorse to the Sangguniang Bayan or
Sangguniang Panlungsod for adoption, the CLUP prepared
and periodically updated by the City/Municipal Planning and
Development Office and other land use and physical
planning-related policies;
c. Decide and resolve policy conflicts on land use planning,
classification, and allocation that may arise between and
among barangays and any unresolved land use conflict at the
barangay level regarding the violation of zoning ordinances
including opposition to applications for locational clearances,
permits or certificates; and
d. The C/MLUPC may call upon any local official concerned
such as C/MPDC.
b. City/Municipal Agriculturist, City/Municipal Environment and
Natural Resources Officer, City/Municipal Engineer,
City/Municipal Assessor, or any official of national agencies
during discussions on land use and physical planning
concerns.
Provinces and Independent and Highly Urbanized Cities. -
Provinces and independent and highly urbanized cities shall have
the power and authority to adopt and approve their respective
CLUPs, ZOs or provincial physical framework plan, as the case
may be, through their respective sanggunian but subject to the
review of the RLUPC as provided in Section 22 of this Act
Component Cities and Municipalities. - Component cities and
municipalities shall have the power and authority to adopt and
approve their respective CLUPs and ZOs through their respective
Sanggunians subject to the power of review of their respective
provinces only with respect to the consistency of the CLUPs and
ZOs with Section 8 hereof on the preparation of the provincial
physical framework plan
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PLUC assist the Sangguniang Panlalawigan in
reviewing the CLUPs and Zoning Ordinances of
component cities and municipalities to ensure
consistency with the PDPFP
Sec. 9 Enhancing the functions of the DHSUD on land
use planning.
-formulate/prescribed land use planning standards &
guidelines
-review & ratification of PDPFPs, highly urbanized
cities, independent & component Cities
Sec. 10 Streamlining the process of Applications for
Land Use Conversion
Sec. 11. Continuous updating of consolidated data on
all irrigated and irrigable lands
Sec. 12. Delineation & Updating of SAFDZ
Sec. 13. Forest Land Boundary Delineation
Sec. 14 Management of Coastal Resources
Sec. 15 Delineation & Mapping of Hazard-Prone &
Vulnerable areas
Sec. 16. Delineation & Recognition of Ancestral
Domains
Sec. 17 National Base Mapping Program
Sec. 18 Land Consolidation for Agro-Industrial Devt
Sec. 19 Sanctions and Penalties on the Failure to
formulate, enforce and/or implement the CLUPs
“Failure to formulate, review, enforce and/or
implement the CLUPs shall be subject to the
penalties and sanctions to be imposed by the
DHSUD pursuant to RA 11201 and its
Implementing Rules and Regulations and/or shall
be subject to an appropriate administrative case
to be filed by the DILG pursuant to Section 60 of
RA 7160. Consistent with due process, the
DHSUD and the DILG shall evaluate and file
appropriate charges against local chief
executives and other local officials and
employees responsible for any act or omission
violative or not complying with the land use
planning and zoning regulations, despite the
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The PLUC, through the chairman, shall submit its findings &
recommendations to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, which
shall be considered by the said Sanguniang in making its
decision
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:
Chapter VI-Special Areas of Concerns:
Art. 1 Agricultural Lands
Art 2. Forest lands & watershed Management
Art. 3 Coastal Zone
Art. 4 Mineral Lands
Art 5 Energy Resource Lands
Chapter VII-Settlements Development
Chapter VIII Industrial Development Areas
Chapter IX Tourism Development & Heritage Areas
Chapter X Infrastructure Development
Chapter XI Training, Education, and Value Formation
Chapter XII Incentives, Sanctions & Penalties
ARTICLE 1 Incentives & Awards
SEC. 55. Formulation of a System of Incentives and Awards. -
The NLUC shall come out with a system of incentives and awards
to LGUs that regularly update their CLUPs within the prescribed
period, as follows: (a) Provinces, Highly Urbanized Cities, and
Independent Component Cities - once every nine years; and (b)
Component cities and municipalities once every nine (9) years.
SEC. 56. Priority in Giving Technical Assistance to LGUs. - In
providing technical assistance and other forms of support related
to land use management and the implementation of development
plans, the national government agencies shall give priority to
cities and municipalities with approved CLUPs
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availability of funds, resources, and support by ARTICLE 2
the Sanggunian concerned Sanctions and Penalties
SEC 61.Failure to Formulate, Enforce, and/or Implement the
CLUPs. - Consistent with due process, the DILG shall investigate,
review, and impose appropriate action regarding local chief
executives and other local officials and employees responsible for
the formulation, enforcement, and/or implementation of the
CLUPs in case of any of the following:
a. Failure to implement and enforce the CLUP due to
negligence of duty;
b. Failure to provide appropriate budgetary allocation to effect
its implementation; and,
c. Failure to complete the preparation of the CLUP despite the
availability of funds, resources, and support by the
sanggunian concerned.

Any public official or employee, regardless of whether elected or

appointed or holding office or employment in a casual, temporary,
holdover, permanent, or regular capacity, found to be responsible
for any of the foregoing acts, after due notice and hearing by the
appropriate body or agency, shall be punished with forfeiture of
salaries and allowances and suspension from:
1. Six (6) to nine (9) months, in case of non-implementation of
CLUP; or
2. Three (3) to six (6) months, in case of non-completion of the
CLUP.

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