Rationalizing the Planning

System

KRISTINE CARMEN D. DIONES, EnP.

Bureau of Local Government Development
Department of the Interior and Local Government
 Why rationalize?

❑ to put rationality to the present state of local planning in the country

❑ to reconfigure the planning process from its traditional technocratic
form into one that accommodates the imperatives of
multi-stakeholder participation and consultation
❑ to comply with the applicable provisions of R.A. 7160, its IRR, as well
as subsequent issuances.
❑ To enhance the LGU’s capability in the performance of its dual
functions
❑ to “reduce” or harmonize the plans that LGUs are mandated to
prepare
❑ for concerned NGAs to harmonize their planning guidelines with one
another to achieve some measure of coherence
Why rationalize?
 Dual Functions of LGUs

As a POLITICAL UNIT, the LGU is a political

subdivision of the national government

• With powers to manage its territorial jurisdiction for and on behalf of

the national government
• Envisioned to become effective partners of the national government
in the attainment of national goals
• LGUs exercise its inherent powers

Sections 2 (a), 15, and 3 (i), RA 7160

 Dual Functions of LGUs

As a CORPORATE BODY, the LGU is responsible

for:

• Representing its inhabitants within its territory

• Promoting the general welfare among the inhabitants within its
territorial jurisdiction
• Delivering basic services and facilities to enable its inhabitants to
develop fully into self-reliant communities

Sections 2 (a), 15, 16, and 17, RA 7160

 Components of the Planning System

Mandated Planning Planning Authority

Plans Process Levers
Structure
WHAT are the
WHY should LGUs WHO should be HOW are plans
tools for plan
plan? involved in prepared?
implementation?
planning?

The plan/s that The processes that

the planning The local planning the planning
structure is structure and its structure will The tools for plan
mandated to functions follow to produce implementation
produce the desired plan
outputs
 Mandated Plans

❑ Section (c). The LGUs shall… continue to prepare their

respective
20 CLUPs enacted through zoning ordinances, which shall be the
primary and dominant bases for the future of land resources.

❑ Section 106. Local Development Councils. (a) Each LGU shall have a
comprehensive multi-sectoral development plan to be initiated by its
development council and approved by the Sanggunian.
 Mandated Plans

CLUP CDP
❑ “Comprehensive” – encompassing ❑ “Comprehensive” embracing all
territorial jurisdiction between land development sectors and sub-sectors
and water and concerns of each
❑ The plan for the management of ❑ The plan with which the LGU
local territories promotes
the general welfare of its inhabitants
❑ The body responsible for the CLUP
is the Sanggunian ❑ The body responsible for the CDP is the
LDC
❑ Ten (10) years
❑ Six (6) years
❑ Spatial
❑ Sectoral
 Policy Areas of CLUP
GENERAL LAND USE CATEGORIES GENERAL LAND USE POLICY AREAS

PROTECTED AREAS
LIFE SUPPORT NIPAS, non-NIPAS, protected agricultural,
environmentally constrained, heritage sites
SYSTEM

SETTLEMENT AREAS
SPACE FOR Urban (town center/s), rural (upland, coastal,
LIVING lowland), IP settlements

INFRASTRUCTURE AREAS
Transport network, social infrastructure, economic
infrastructure, administrative support

SPA CE FO R
MAKING A PRODUCTION AREAS
LIVING Agricultural (croplands, fishery, livestock, forestry),
industrial, commercial, tourism, mining

ANY TERRITORIAL UNIT

 Five Sectors of the CDP

Economic Development Social Development

1. Primary sector 1.Population (size, growth,
2. Secondary sector distribution)
3. Tertiary sector 2.Social services and status of
4. Informal sector Economic well-being
3. Gender equity concerns
Sector

Infrastructure Social
Infrastructure Development
1. Economic support Sector
2. Social support Sector
Environmental Development
3. Public administrative support
Environment and Natural 1. Lands
2. Forest lands
Resources Sector 3. Mineral lands
4. Parks, wildlife and other reservations
Institutional Development 5. Water resources
1. Organization and Management Institutional 6. Air quality
2. Fiscal Management 7. Waste management
3. Legislative Output Sector
4. LGU-NGO-PO linkages
Hierarchy and Linkage of Plans
Local Planning and Development Model
 Components of the Planning System

Mandated Planning Planning Authority

Plans Process Levers
Structure
WHAT are the
WHY should LGUs WHO should be HOW are plans
tools for plan
plan? involved in prepared?
implementation?
planning?

The processes that

The plan/s that The local planning the planning
the planning structure and its structure will The tools for plan
structure is functions follow to produce implementation
mandated to the desired plan
produce outputs
 Local Planning Structure

Policy-making Supplies the

Political Component Technical Component technical content
body which
defines the and process of
content and local planning
direction of local
development Local
Local Special
Sectoral and
Development Local Sanggunian Functional Generally has no
Bodies
Council Committees decision-
Principal making powers
Local Chief
function is to Executive LPDO
deliberate to LGU
make decisions Punong
Barangays Departments
and lay down
policies /Offices
Congressman or
representative NGAs

CSOs/POs CSOs/POs
 Composition of Sectoral Committees

Expanded TWG Full-Blown

Core TWG
(Nice to have (The more the
(Must be there)
around) merrier)

Police Chief Sports Organizations

MPDO Staff Religious Leaders
Fire Marshall
SWDO Labor Groups
Local Civil Registrar
POSO Senior Citizens
SOCIAL

Population Officer
SECTO

LDC Rep (Brgy) Media Reps

PCUP YMCA/YWCA
LDC Rep
Nutrition Officer Inner Wheel Club
(CSO)
R

Housing Board Rep School Principals

District Supervisor
NSO Charitable
PTA Federation
Manager GSIS/SSS Organizations
Sanggunian Rep
 Composition of Sectoral Committees

Expanded TWG Full-Blown

Core TWG
(Nice to have (The more the
(Must be there)
around) merrier)

DTI Representative
PESO Chambers of Lions Club
Agriculturist Commerce and Jaycees
Tourism Officer
ECONOMI

SECTOR

Industry
Rotary Club
Coop Devt Officer Trade Unions
Bank Managers Academe
MPDO Staff
Market Vendors Other interested
LDC Rep (Brgy)
C

Sidewalk Vendors groups and

LDC Rep
Cooperatives individuals
(CSO)
Transport Orgs
Sanggunian
Rep
 Composition of Sectoral Committees

Expanded TWG Full-Blown

Core TWG
(Nice to have (The more the
(Must be there)
around) merrier)
INFRASTRUCTURE

Electric Coop Rep

Municipal Engineer Water District Rep
SECTOR

Zoning Officer Real Estate

MPDO Staff Developers Other interested
LDC Rep (Brgy) Professional groups and
LDC Rep Organizations individuals
(CSO) Telecommunication
Sanggunian Rep Companies
Municipal Architect Academe
 Composition of Sectoral Committees

Expanded TWG Full-Blown

Core TWG
(Nice to have (The more the
(Must be there)
around) merrier)

Sanitary Inspector
MPDO Staff
A L SECTOR
ENVIRONMENT

CENRO
LDC Rep (Brgy) Environmental
PENRO
LDC Rep Advocates
FARMC Reps
(CSO) Other interested
BFAR Rep
General Services groups and
Heads of private
Head individuals
hospital
LG-ENRO
Academe
Sanggunian Rep
 Composition of Sectoral Committees

Expanded TWG Full-Blown

Core TWG
(Nice to have (The more the
(Must be there)
around) merrier)
INSTITUTIONA
L SECTOR

MPDO Staff Religious Groups

HRDO
LDC Rep (Brgy) Good Governance
Treasurer
LDC Rep Advocates
Budget Officer
(CSO) LGOO Other interested
Assessor
Local Administrator groups and
Academe
Sanggunian Rep individuals
 Components of the Planning System

Mandated Planning Planning Authority

Plans Process Levers
Structure
WHAT are the
WHY should LGUs WHO should be HOW are plans
tools for plan
plan? involved in prepared?
implementation?
planning?

The processes that

The plan/s that The local planning the planning
the planning structure and its structure will The tools for plan
structure is functions follow to produce implementation
mandated to the desired plan
produce outputs
 Simplified Planning Process
ELABORATION SPECIFICATIO
Vision OF ENDS N OF MEANS
SPATIAL
STRATEGIE
S
Element Physical
CLUP
Descriptors Planning Goals
LOCATION PRINCIPLES
• Settlement
Success • Protection
CDP • Production
Indicators
• Infrastructure
Vision-Reali Sectoral Sectoral
ty Gap Goals Objectives

Current Reality Whatever it What can be DEVELOPMENT

takes to close reasonably • Policies
the gap done in 3 • Strategies
years • Programs
• Projects
• Ecological Profile • Legislations
• Statistical Compendium
• Thematic Maps
 Enhanced Comprehensive
Development Planning Cycle
Step 1

Step 3
Step 2

Step 5

Step 4
 Comprehensive Development
Planning Cycle

Organize and Mobilize the Revisit Existing Plans and

Planning Team Review LGU Vision

Prepare Ecological Profile Prepare the Local

and Structured List of PPAs Development Investment
Program

Prepare Needed

Implementation
Instruments
Approach to the CDP Formulation Process

Participatory Consultative Inclusive

• Synchronized with the budgeting calendar

• Provides for opportunities for multi-stakeholder participation in
every step of the comprehensive development planning process
through:
□ Mobilization of the LDC and its sectoral and functional
committees
□ Interface between NGAs
□ Complementation between and among the province and its
component cities and municipalities
 Components of the Planning System

Mandated Planning Planning Authority

Plans Process Levers
Structure
WHAT are the
WHY should LGUs WHO should be HOW are plans
tools for plan
plan? involved in prepared?
implementation?
planning?

The processes that

The plan/s that the planning
The local planning
the planning structure will The tools for plan
structure and its
structure is follow to produce implementation
functions
mandated to the desired plan
produce outputs
 CLUP Implementation Tools

Taxation
• Real Property Tax
Guided Private
• Special levies on
Investments
land: SEF, Idle
lands tax, Special
benefit levy

Zoning
Ordinance

Co-management
Eminent arrangements
Domain
Proceedings
CDP Implementation Tools

Local
Legislative
Development
Requirement
Investment
Program

CDP
AUTHORITY
Capacity LEVERS Annual
Dev’t Investment
Requirement Program

Monitoring
and Evaluation
 References

• Guide to Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) Preparation for Local Government Unit

• Local Planning Illustrative Guide: Preparing and Updating the Comprehensive

Development Plan (CDP)

• Rationalizing the Local Planning System, 1st Edition, 2008

 Thank you.

For more information:

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