RATIONALIZED

LOCAL PLANNING
SYSTEM
ENGR. ARDINES C. CABRERA
Selected Features

 Faithful compliance with LGC provisions

 Limit LGU-mandated plans to the CLUP and
CDP
 NGAs to dovetail their requirements with the
local planning system
 Less technocratic, more participatory and
consultative
Components of the Local
Planning System
 Planning structure
 Planning mandates
 Planning process
 LGU Authority Levers
LOCAL PLANNING
STRUCTURE
Re: Components of the
Local Planning Structure

Political Component Technical Component

LPDO, NGAs, Sectoral & Local

Local Local Development
CSOs, Private Functional Special
Sanggunian Council
Sector Committees Bodies
Components of the Local
Planning Structure
POLITICAL TECHNICAL
 Local Sanggunian  Local Planning and Development
 Local Development Office
Council  LGU Department Heads
 Congressman’s  Local Special Bodies
Representative  LDC Sectoral/Functional
 Civil Society Committees
Organizations  NGA Office Chiefs in the locality
 Private Sector Representatives
 STRUCTURE OF THE LDC

Primary Functions
LDC LDC:
In Plenary  Formulate development plans and policies;
 Formulate public investment programs;
 Appraise and prioritize programs and projects;
 Formulate investment incentives;
 Coordinate, monitor and evaluate implementation of development programs and
projects.
Barangay Development Councils:
 Mobilize people’s participation in local development functions;
Executive  Prepare barangay development plans;
Committee  Monitor and evaluate implementation of national or local programs and projects.
Executive Committee:
 Represent the LDC when it is not in session;
 Ensure that the LDC decisions are faithfully carried out and act on matters needing
immediate attention by the LDC;
 Formulate plans, policies and programs based on principles and priorities laid out by
Secretariat LDC.
Secretariat:
 Provide technical support to the LDC;
 Document proceedings;
 Prepare reports;
 Other support functions as may be necessary.
Sectoral or Functional Committee:
 Assist the LDC in the performance of its functions;
 Provide the LDC with data and information essential to the formulation of plans,
Sectoral or Functional
programs and activities;
Committees  Define sectoral or functional objectives, set targets and identify programs, projects
and activities;
Social  Collate and analyze data and conduct studies;
Economic  Conduct public hearings on sectoral planning, projects and activities;
Infrastructure  Monitor and evaluate programs and projects; and
Environment and  Perform functions assigned by the LDC.
Natural Resources
Institutional
 SUGGESTED SECTORAL COMMITTEE COMPOSITION
Sectoral Committee Core Technical Working Group Expanded Technical Working Group Full-Blown Sectoral Committee
(Must be there) (Nice to have around) (The more the merrier)

1. SOCIAL MPDO Staff SWDO Police Chief Fire Marshall Sports Organizations Labor Groups
DEVELOPMENT MHO POSO Local Civil Registrar Population Officer Religious Leaders Senior Citizens
LDC Rep (brgy) LDC Rep (CSO) PCUP Nutrition Officer Media Reps YMCA/YWCA
District Supervisor PTA Federation Housing Board Rep NSO Inner Wheel Club School Principals
Sanggunian Rep Manager GSIS/SSS Charitable Organizations

2. ECONOMIC PESO Agriculturist Chambers of Commerce & Industry Lions Club Jaycees
DEVELOPMENT Tourism Officer Coop Devt Officer DTI Representative Trade Unions Rotary Club Academe
MPDO Staff LDC Rep (brgy) Bank Managers Market Vendors Other interested groups and individuals
LDC Rep (CSO) Sanggunian Rep Sidewalk Vendors Cooperatives
Transport Orgs

3. PHYSICAL/ LAND Municipal Engineer Zoning Officer Electric Coop Rep Water District Rep Other interested groups and individuals
USE DEVELOPMENT MPDO Staff LDC Rep (brgy) Real Estate Developers Academe
LDC Rep (CSO) Sanggunian Rep Professional organizations
Municipal Architect Telecommunications companies

4. ENVIRONMENTAL MPDO Staff Sanggunian Rep Sanitary Inspector Academe Environmental Advocates
MANAGEMENT LDC Rep (brgy) LDC Rep (CSO) CENRO PENRO Other interested groups and individuals
General Services Head LG-ENRO FARMC Reps BFAR Rep
Heads of private hospitals

5. INSTITUTIONAL MPDO Staff HRDO Religious groups

DEVELOPMENT LDC Rep (brgy) Treasurer Good Governance advocates
LDC Rep (CSO) Budget Officer Other interested groups and individuals
LGOO Assessor
Local Administrator Sanggunian Rep Academe

CORE TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP – composed of Local Government officials and functionaries whose tasks and responsibilities address the concerns of the particular
sector directly or indirectly.

“NICE TO HAVE AROUND” – other LGU officials, national government agencies operating in the locality, and important non-government organizations with functions and
advocacies touching on the concerns of the particular sector. When added to the core TWG the resulting body becomes the Expanded TWG.

“THE MORE THE MERRIER” – other groups and individuals, mainly from non-government sectors, who have a stake in local development in whatever capacity, enrich and
enliven the full-blown committee’s deliberations with their varied views, agendas, and advocacies.
PLANNING MANDATES
OF LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS
Engr. Ardines C. Cabrera, CE, EnP, REA, REB
Sec. 15, LGC

Political and Corporate Nature of LGUs.

Every LGU is a body politic & corporate
endowed with powers to be exercised by it in
conformity with law. As such, it shall exercise
powers as a political subdivision of the
National Government and as a corporate
entity representing the inhabitants of its
territory.
Sec. 2 (a), LGC

Declaration of Policy.
The State that the territorial & political
subdivisions of the State shall enjoy genuine
& meaningful local autonomy to enable them
to attain their fullest development as self-
reliant communities & make them more
effective partners in the attainment of national
goals.
Planning Implication for the
LGU
 To manage its territory on behalf of the
National State.
 To promote the general welfare of its
inhabitants.
Two comprehensive plans
mandated in LGC
 CLUP to manage the entire territory (Sec. 20,
c)
 CDP to promote the general welfare (Sec.106)
Sec. 20(c), RA 7160
 The local government units shall, in conformity
with existing laws, continue to prepare their
respective comprehensive land use plans
enacted through zoning ordinances which shall
be the primary and dominant bases for the
future use of land resources: Provided, That
the requirements for food production, human
settlements, and industrial expansion shall be
taken into consideration in the preparation of
such plans.
Sec. 3(i), RA 7160

 Local government units shall share with the

National Government the responsibility in the
management and maintenance of ecological
balance within their territorial jurisdiction,
subject to the provisions of this Code and
national policies;
THE CLUP AND THE
MANAGEMENT
OF LOCAL TERRITORIES
The 4 CLUP Policy Areas
THE COMPREHENSIVE
DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Holistic
Economic
Sector
Integrated
Seamless
Social Infrastructure Comprehensive
Sector Sector
Development

Environment & Natural

Resources Sector

Institutional
Sector
Sec. 106, RA 7160

 Each local government unit shall have a

comprehensive multi-sectoral development
plan to be initiated by its development council
and approved by its sanggunian.
 Section 16, RA 7160
 General Welfare. - Every local government unit shall exercise the
powers expressly granted, those necessarily implied therefrom, as well
as powers necessary, appropriate, or incidental for its efficient and
effective governance, and those which are essential to the promotion of
the general welfare. Within their respective territorial jurisdictions, local
government units shall ensure and support, among other things, the
preservation and enrichment of culture, promote health and safety,
enhance the right of the people to a balanced ecology, encourage and
support the development of appropriate and self-reliant scientific and
technological capabilities, improve public morals, enhance economic
prosperity and social justice, promote full employment among their
residents, maintain peace and order, and preserve the comfort and
convenience of their inhabitants.
THE DEVELOPMENT SECTORS & SUB-SECTORS
PLANNING PROCESS
 CLUP (General & LGC-Compliant
 Conventional Sectoral Planning
 Simplified Sectoral Planning
 Combined CLUP-CDP Process
 Simplified CLUP-CDP Process
SECTORAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING PROCESS
 VISION STATEMENT

VISION ELEMENT (BY SECTOR)

ELEMENT DESCRIPTORS

SUCCESS INDICATORS OF
EACH DESCRIPTOR

VISION – REALITY GAP

CURRENT REALITY

SECTORAL GOALS
TIME/RESOURCE
ECOLOGICAL CONSTRAINTS
PROFILE
STATISTICAL
COMPENDIUM SECTORAL OBJECTIVES AND
DECISION ZONES TARGETS
PROBLEM/ SOLUTION
MATRIX
SECTORAL
CLUP POLICIES STRATEGIES/POLICIES

SECTORAL PROPOSED NEW

SIMPLIFIED
PROGRAMS/PROJECTS LEGISLATIONS

SECTORAL LDIP/AIP LEGISLATIVE AGENDA

PLANNING ELA

PROCESS (EXECUTIVE/LEGISLATIVE AGENDA)

The CLUP-CDP Process Flow
Chart prepared by Ernesto M. Serote
Simplified Planning Process
Elaboration of Specification of
Ends Means

Vision
C L U P
Physical Planning Goals Spatial Strategies

Element Location Principles

Descriptors Protection
(what it takes (what can be Production
to close the reasonably Settlement
gap) done in 3 yrs) Infrastructure
Success
Indicators
Sectoral Development
Vision- Sectoral Objectives/ Policies
Reality Gap Goals Targets
Strategies
Programs
Projects
Current Reality C D P Legislation

Ecological Profile
Statistical Compendium
Thematic Maps
CLUP – CDP – ELA
LGU Authority Levers for
Plan Implementation
 Regulation
 Taxation

 Public Investment

 Private Investment

Incentives
 Co-management
Regulation
 Zoning
 Subdivision Regulation
 Building Regulation
 Environmental Law Enforcement
Taxation
 Basic Taxes
 Special Levies on Property
- Special Education Fund
- Idle Lands Tax
- Special Benefit Levy
Public Investment
 Local Development Investment
Program
 Annual Investment Plan
Private Investment
Incentives
 Fiscal Policies
 Joint Ventures
 B-O-T Schemes
NATIONAL-LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CO-MANAGEMENT OF THE
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL
RESOURCES