The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has approved the comprehensive land use plans (CLUPs) for Mandaue City and Zamboanga City.
Housing Secretary Eduardo del Rosario ratified the two cities’ CLUPs after their local chief executives presented their strategies and programs on effective land management and utilization.
He assured the Mandaue local government that DHSUD is always ready to be of help as far as the further improvement of the city’s urbanization is concerned.
“Today, Mandaue City presented the plan, policies, and programs they intend to implement to attain their desired vision for the city in the coming years. This will serve as a roadmap, guiding the city into becoming green and resilient to ensure better living standards for the people of Mandaue,” he said.
Zamboanga City Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco stressed the importance of the CLUP and its role in allowing the local government unit to communicate to various sectors of the population as
well as its plans to cater to their needs of land resources.
Del Rosario also vowed to extend assistance to the city government in pursuing effective land and resource management.
“Witnessing the presentation of Zamboanga City’s CLUP today showed us the LGU’s sheer dedication in espousing sustainable and resilient environment planning, strengthening climate change and disaster risk measures, including the construction of quality shelter that respects cultural norms, implementing a ridge-to-reef approach in rural and urban growth areas, as well as protecting rich natural resources,” he said.
