With the endorsement assistance of the Ministry of Human Settlements and Development (MHSD), the housing arm of the BARMM, the Local Government (LGU) of Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur (MDS), had submitted their draft Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) for review and approval of the Provincial Land Use Committee (PLUC), after an arduous journey of formulation and updating.

The endorsement of the plan was done by the MHSD’s Environment, Land Use, and Urban Development Division (ELUUDD) and was held at the Office of the MDS Provincial Government in Buluan, MDS, on September 17, 2024.

Marjan P. Saminoden, Project Development Assistant, represented the MHSD during the endorsement process, where he forwarded the draft to Bai Zuraina G. Abutazil, Administrative Aide III. The draft will now be forwarded to the SP Secretary and the PLUC for review and approval.

Assisting PDA Saminoden in the process were Administrative Assistants Alexis M. Beltran, Leamir M. Sakal, and Ibeamer O. Singson.

The ELUUDD provided comprehensive technical assistance to the LGU throughout the updating of their CLUP. They also served as witnesses during the public hearing for the CLUP held at the Datu Piang Municipal Training Center on August 12, 2024.

During the hearing, the LGU received valuable feedbacks and statements of support from stakeholders, bolstering confidence in the CLUP’s potential effectiveness upon implementation.

The PLUC will be reviewing the comprehensive plan and is expected to finish it within three months.