With the endorsement of the Ministry of Human Settlements and Development (MHSD), the housing arm of the BARMM, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur (MDS), was able to submit its 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 plan was initially received at the Office of the MDS Provincial Government in Buluan, MDS, on June 24, 2024.

Arturo B. Racaza, Project Development Officer (PDO) III, represented the MHSD during the endorsement process, where he particularly forwarded the draft to Bai Zuraina G. Abutazil, Administrative Aide III. The draft will be forwarded to the SP Secretary and the PLUC for review and approval.

Assisting PDO Racaza in this process were Leamir M. Sakal, Administrative Assistant and Ibeamer O. Singson, Administrative Assistant V, all under the Technical and Regulatory Services (TRS).

The Ministry provided comprehensive technical assistance to the Municipality of Datu Saudi Ampatuan throughout the drafting of their CLUP. The technical team even served as witness during the public hearing for the CLUP held at the Datu Saudi Ampatuan Municipal Gymnasium on January 24, 2024.

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

The PLUC now has a three-month period to review the draft CLUP.