Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___
Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
In the Republic of the Philippines, Land Use Planning serves as the development 
and zoning mechanism for the unorganized and de-organized areas, including 
communities and homesteads. These areas either have no LGUs or have chosen 
not to administer land use controls at the local governments. Alongside with 
carrying out its planning and zoning responsibilities, the issues permit`s for 
smaller development projects, such as home constructions and renovations.  
This House Bill seeks to create a comprehensive National Land Use program, 
to foster the certification of proposed land uses, and promote developmental 
activities to comply with the applicable land use standards and policies. 
Thus, the early passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
MICHAEL L. ROMERO Ph.D.   
July 1, 2022 
11:39 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero 
     AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR A NATIONAL LAND USE AND 
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND 
FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representative of the Philippines 
in congress assembled: 
SECTION 
1. SHORT TITLE - This Act shall be known as the “National 
Land Use Act of 2022.” 
SECTION 
2. CREATION OF THE NATIONAL LAND USE PROGRAM – 
There shall hereby be created a comprehensive National Land Use Program, 
to provide a holistic and rational policy for the sustainability of all land and water 
resources. 
SECTION 
3. DECLARATION OF POLICY – It is hereby a declared policy 
of the state to: 
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Foster development of unorganized and deorganized land areas; and
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• Promote controllership in land use representations. (including 
adjoining undeveloped areas). This unorganized and deorganized areas 
include coastal islands, that are important to the life of both the 
national and local communities. 
SECTION 
4. APPROPRIATION - There is hereby authorized to 
appropriate the necessary funds to carry-out into effect the provisions of this act.  
Therefor the budget shall be included in the General Appropriations Act 
(GAA) of the year following the enactment of this act into law and every year 
after. 
The state shall hereby authorize the departments, agencies and bureaus 
concerned to re-align its appropriations, in the current year of the date of the 
effectivity of this Act to conform with its mandate and requirements. 
SECTION 
5. REPEALING CLAUSE. All laws, executive orders, 
issuances, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, 
repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 
6. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE.  If, for any reason or reasons, 
any portion or provision of this Act shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, the 
remaining provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and 
effect. 
SECTION 
7. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. This Act shall take effect fifteen 
(15) days after its publication in any newspaper of general circulation.  
 
 
Approved,